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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.55, 1,654.79 and 641.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.55, 1,654.79 and 641.46 is: 961.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.55 : 1,654.79 = 641.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.55/1,654.79 = 641.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.55x = 1,654.79 × 641.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.55x = 1,061,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,485.10/1,103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.88

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