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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.77, 1,464.64 and 641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.77, 1,464.64 and 641.99 is: 885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.77 : 1,464.64 = 641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.77/1,464.64 = 641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.77x = 1,464.64 × 641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.77x = 940,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,284.23/1,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.58

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