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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,425.87 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,425.87 and 641.04 is: 884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,425.87 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,425.87 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,425.87 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 914,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,039.70/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.16

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