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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.68, 1,463.74 and 641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.68, 1,463.74 and 641.10 is: 884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.68 : 1,463.74 = 641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.68/1,463.74 = 641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.68x = 1,463.74 × 641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.68x = 938,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,403.71/1,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.72

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