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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.33, 1,427.13 and 641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.33, 1,427.13 and 641.16 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.33 : 1,427.13 = 641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.33/1,427.13 = 641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.33x = 1,427.13 × 641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.33x = 915,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,018.67/1,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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