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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.99, 1,577.07 and 640.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.99, 1,577.07 and 640.41 is: 960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.99 : 1,577.07 = 640.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.99/1,577.07 = 640.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.99x = 1,577.07 × 640.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.99x = 1,009,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,971.40/1,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.97

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