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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.65, 1,473.50 and 648.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.65, 1,473.50 and 648.07 is: 894.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.65 : 1,473.50 = 648.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.65/1,473.50 = 648.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.65x = 1,473.50 × 648.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.65x = 954,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,929.08/1,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.42

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