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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.15, 1,427.90 and 641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.15, 1,427.90 and 641.89 is: 885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.15 : 1,427.90 = 641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.15/1,427.90 = 641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.15x = 1,427.90 × 641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.15x = 916,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,554.73/1,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.43

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