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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.56, 1,473.28 and 647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.56, 1,473.28 and 647.68 is: 893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.56 : 1,473.28 = 647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.56/1,473.28 = 647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.56x = 1,473.28 × 647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.56x = 954,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,213.99/1,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.83

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