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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.88, 1,426.75 and 641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.88, 1,426.75 and 641.14 is: 884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.88 : 1,426.75 = 641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.88/1,426.75 = 641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.88x = 1,426.75 × 641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.88x = 914,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,741.33/1,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.77

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