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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.41, 1,616.06 and 638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.41, 1,616.06 and 638.47 is: 958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.41 : 1,616.06 = 638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.41/1,616.06 = 638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.41x = 1,616.06 × 638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.41x = 1,031,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,802.64/1,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.56

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