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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.11, 1,474.13 and 648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.11, 1,474.13 and 648.63 is: 895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.11 : 1,474.13 = 648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.11/1,474.13 = 648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.11x = 1,474.13 × 648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.11x = 956,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,166.56/1,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.20

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