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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.94, 1,542.76 and 641.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.94, 1,542.76 and 641.13 is: 959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.94 : 1,542.76 = 641.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.94/1,542.76 = 641.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.94x = 1,542.76 × 641.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.94x = 989,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,104.73/1,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.42

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