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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.53, 1,427.79 and 641.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.53, 1,427.79 and 641.68 is: 885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.53 : 1,427.79 = 641.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.53/1,427.79 = 641.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.53x = 1,427.79 × 641.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.53x = 916,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,183.12/1,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.61

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