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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.79, 1,553.18 and 640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.79, 1,553.18 and 640.51 is: 960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.79 : 1,553.18 = 640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.79/1,553.18 = 640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.79x = 1,553.18 × 640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.79x = 994,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,820.24/1,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.45

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