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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.13, 1,464.17 and 641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.13, 1,464.17 and 641.20 is: 884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.13 : 1,464.17 = 641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.13/1,464.17 = 641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.13x = 1,464.17 × 641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.13x = 938,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,822.60/1,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.74

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