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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.88, 1,547.64 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.88, 1,547.64 and 641.28 is: 961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.88 : 1,547.64 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.88/1,547.64 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.88x = 1,547.64 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.88x = 992,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,470.58/1,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.81

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