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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.39, 1,464.93 and 641.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.39, 1,464.93 and 641.91 is: 885.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.39 : 1,464.93 = 641.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.39/1,464.93 = 641.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.39x = 1,464.93 × 641.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.39x = 940,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,353.22/1,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.97

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