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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.57, 1,653.57 and 639.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.57, 1,653.57 and 639.87 is: 960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.57 : 1,653.57 = 639.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.57/1,653.57 = 639.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.57x = 1,653.57 × 639.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.57x = 1,058,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,069.84/1,101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.51

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