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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.46, 1,482.52 and 649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.46, 1,482.52 and 649.06 is: 895.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.46 : 1,482.52 = 649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.46/1,482.52 = 649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.46x = 1,482.52 × 649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.46x = 962,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,244.43/1,074.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.56

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