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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.44, 1,400.76 and 641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.44, 1,400.76 and 641.78 is: 885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.44 : 1,400.76 = 641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.44/1,400.76 = 641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.44x = 1,400.76 × 641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.44x = 898,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,979.75/1,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.31

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