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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.77, 1,577.27 and 641.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.77, 1,577.27 and 641.69 is: 961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.77 : 1,577.27 = 641.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.77/1,577.27 = 641.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.77x = 1,577.27 × 641.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.77x = 1,012,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,118.39/1,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.39

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