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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.25, 1,464.18 and 641.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.25, 1,464.18 and 641.73 is: 885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.25 : 1,464.18 = 641.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.25/1,464.18 = 641.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.25x = 1,464.18 × 641.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.25x = 939,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,608.23/1,061.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.38

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