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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.42, 1,472.82 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.42, 1,472.82 and 647.76 is: 893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.42 : 1,472.82 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.42/1,472.82 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.42x = 1,472.82 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.42x = 954,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,033.88/1,067.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.78

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