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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.04, 1,546.11 and 640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.04, 1,546.11 and 640.46 is: 960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.04 : 1,546.11 = 640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.04/1,546.11 = 640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.04x = 1,546.11 × 640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.04x = 990,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,213.88/1,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.40

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