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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.11, 1,892.67 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.11, 1,892.67 and 646.48 is: 967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.11 : 1,892.67 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.11/1,892.67 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.11x = 1,892.67 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.11x = 1,223,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,573.30/1,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.93

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