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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.23, 1,473.90 and 648.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.23, 1,473.90 and 648.57 is: 894.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.23 : 1,473.90 = 648.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.23/1,473.90 = 648.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.23x = 1,473.90 × 648.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.23x = 955,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,919.95/1,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.87

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