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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.91, 1,616.81 and 638.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.91, 1,616.81 and 638.97 is: 959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.91 : 1,616.81 = 638.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.91/1,616.81 = 638.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.91x = 1,616.81 × 638.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.91x = 1,033,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,089.89/1,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.31

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