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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.92, 1,472.40 and 647.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.92, 1,472.40 and 647.34 is: 893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.92 : 1,472.40 = 647.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.92/1,472.40 = 647.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.92x = 1,472.40 × 647.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.92x = 953,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,143.42/1,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.36

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