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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,623.71 and 646.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,623.71 and 646.65 is: 967.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,623.71 = 646.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,623.71 = 646.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,623.71 × 646.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 1,049,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,973.69/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.57

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