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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.85, 1,895.28 and 646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.85, 1,895.28 and 646.95 is: 970.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.85 : 1,895.28 = 646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.85/1,895.28 = 646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.85x = 1,895.28 × 646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.85x = 1,226,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,151.40/1,262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.94

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