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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.55, 1,895.97 and 647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.55, 1,895.97 and 647.06 is: 970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.55 : 1,895.97 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.55/1,895.97 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.55x = 1,895.97 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.55x = 1,226,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,806.35/1,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.15

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