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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.36, 1,464.68 and 641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.36, 1,464.68 and 641.75 is: 885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.36 : 1,464.68 = 641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.36/1,464.68 = 641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.36x = 1,464.68 × 641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.36x = 939,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,963.66/1,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.63

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