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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.18, 1,472.83 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.18, 1,472.83 and 647.64 is: 893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.18 : 1,472.83 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.18/1,472.83 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.18x = 1,472.83 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.18x = 953,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,861.50/1,067.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.81

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