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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.14, 1,577.95 and 641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.14, 1,577.95 and 641.03 is: 960.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.14 : 1,577.95 = 641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.14/1,577.95 = 641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.14x = 1,577.95 × 641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.14x = 1,011,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,503.80/1,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.47

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