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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.70, 1,691.42 and 640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.70, 1,691.42 and 640.72 is: 960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.70 : 1,691.42 = 640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.70/1,691.42 = 640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.70x = 1,691.42 × 640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.70x = 1,083,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,726.62/1,128.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.15

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