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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.58, 1,427.99 and 641.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.58, 1,427.99 and 641.38 is: 885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.58 : 1,427.99 = 641.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.58/1,427.99 = 641.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.58x = 1,427.99 × 641.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.58x = 915,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,877.45/1,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.26

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