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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.28, 1,426.80 and 641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.28, 1,426.80 and 641.40 is: 884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.28 : 1,426.80 = 641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.28/1,426.80 = 641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.28x = 1,426.80 × 641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.28x = 915,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,149.52/1,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.82

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