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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.12, 1,618.11 and 644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.12, 1,618.11 and 644.58 is: 968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.12 : 1,618.11 = 644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.12/1,618.11 = 644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.12x = 1,618.11 × 644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.12x = 1,043,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,001.34/1,077.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.32

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