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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.57, 1,473.24 and 647.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.57, 1,473.24 and 647.81 is: 893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.57 : 1,473.24 = 647.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.57/1,473.24 = 647.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.57x = 1,473.24 × 647.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.57x = 954,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,380.19/1,067.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.98

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