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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.11, 1,548.32 and 641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.11, 1,548.32 and 641.79 is: 962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.11 : 1,548.32 = 641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.11/1,548.32 = 641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.11x = 1,548.32 × 641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.11x = 993,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,693.08/1,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.78

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