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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.94, 1,399.50 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.94, 1,399.50 and 641.28 is: 885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.94 : 1,399.50 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.94/1,399.50 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.94x = 1,399.50 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.94x = 897,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,471.36/1,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.13

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