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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.56, 1,475.61 and 649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.56, 1,475.61 and 649.74 is: 896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.56 : 1,475.61 = 649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.56/1,475.61 = 649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.56x = 1,475.61 × 649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.56x = 958,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,762.84/1,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.41

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