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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.84, 1,541.22 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.84, 1,541.22 and 637.60 is: 955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.84 : 1,541.22 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.84/1,541.22 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.84x = 1,541.22 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.84x = 982,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,681.87/1,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.14

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