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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.61, 1,399.44 and 641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.61, 1,399.44 and 641.24 is: 884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.61 : 1,399.44 = 641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.61/1,399.44 = 641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.61x = 1,399.44 × 641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.61x = 897,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,376.91/1,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.46

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