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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.84, 1,436.96 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.84, 1,436.96 and 643.28 is: 887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.84 : 1,436.96 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.84/1,436.96 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.84x = 1,436.96 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.84x = 924,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,367.63/1,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.25

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