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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.40, 1,426.86 and 641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.40, 1,426.86 and 641.14 is: 884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.40 : 1,426.86 = 641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.40/1,426.86 = 641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.40x = 1,426.86 × 641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.40x = 914,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,817.02/1,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.39

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