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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,464.92 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,464.92 and 641.94 is: 885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,464.92 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,464.92 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,464.92 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 940,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,390.74/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.77

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