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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.70, 1,547.01 and 640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.70, 1,547.01 and 640.74 is: 960.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.70 : 1,547.01 = 640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.70/1,547.01 = 640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.70x = 1,547.01 × 640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.70x = 991,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,231.19/1,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.77

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