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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.02, 1,472.85 and 647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.02, 1,472.85 and 647.71 is: 894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.02 : 1,472.85 = 647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.02/1,472.85 = 647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.02x = 1,472.85 × 647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.02x = 953,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,979.67/1,067.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.06

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