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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.37, 1,427.49 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.37, 1,427.49 and 641.25 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.37 : 1,427.49 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.37/1,427.49 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.37x = 1,427.49 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.37x = 915,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,377.96/1,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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