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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.48, 1,474.86 and 649.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.48, 1,474.86 and 649.90 is: 896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.48 : 1,474.86 = 649.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.48/1,474.86 = 649.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.48x = 1,474.86 × 649.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.48x = 958,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,511.51/1,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.24

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