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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.39, 1,652.55 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.39, 1,652.55 and 640.02 is: 958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.39 : 1,652.55 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.39/1,652.55 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.39x = 1,652.55 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.39x = 1,057,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,665.05/1,103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.56

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