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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.12, 1,651.31 and 640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.12, 1,651.31 and 640.70 is: 958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.12 : 1,651.31 = 640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.12/1,651.31 = 640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.12x = 1,651.31 × 640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.12x = 1,057,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,982.86/1,104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.21

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