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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.43, 1,691.02 and 640.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.43, 1,691.02 and 640.45 is: 959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.43 : 1,691.02 = 640.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.43/1,691.02 = 640.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.43x = 1,691.02 × 640.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.43x = 1,083,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,013.76/1,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.75

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