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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.61, 1,463.65 and 641.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.61, 1,463.65 and 641.00 is: 884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.61 : 1,463.65 = 641.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.61/1,463.65 = 641.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.61x = 1,463.65 × 641.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.61x = 938,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,201.71/1,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.59

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