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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.30, 1,619.90 and 641.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.30, 1,619.90 and 641.62 is: 961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.30 : 1,619.90 = 641.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.30/1,619.90 = 641.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.30x = 1,619.90 × 641.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.30x = 1,039,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,356.02/1,081.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.21

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