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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.26, 1,577.46 and 641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.26, 1,577.46 and 641.99 is: 961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.26 : 1,577.46 = 641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.26/1,577.46 = 641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.26x = 1,577.46 × 641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.26x = 1,012,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,713.55/1,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.50

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