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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.83, 1,399.45 and 641.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.83, 1,399.45 and 641.06 is: 884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.83 : 1,399.45 = 641.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.83/1,399.45 = 641.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.83x = 1,399.45 × 641.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.83x = 897,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,136.52/1,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.90

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