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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.44, 1,895.81 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.44, 1,895.81 and 647.64 is: 971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.44 : 1,895.81 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.44/1,895.81 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.44x = 1,895.81 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.44x = 1,227,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,802.39/1,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.02

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