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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.54, 1,400.93 and 641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.54, 1,400.93 and 641.89 is: 885.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.54 : 1,400.93 = 641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.54/1,400.93 = 641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.54x = 1,400.93 × 641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.54x = 899,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,243.91/1,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.49

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