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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.08, 1,578.03 and 641.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.08, 1,578.03 and 641.11 is: 961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.08 : 1,578.03 = 641.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.08/1,578.03 = 641.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.08x = 1,578.03 × 641.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.08x = 1,011,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,690.81/1,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.61

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