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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.94, 1,475.27 and 649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.94, 1,475.27 and 649.42 is: 896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.94 : 1,475.27 = 649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.94/1,475.27 = 649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.94x = 1,475.27 × 649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.94x = 958,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,069.84/1,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.28

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