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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.79, 1,691.83 and 642.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.79, 1,691.83 and 642.16 is: 962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.79 : 1,691.83 = 642.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.79/1,691.83 = 642.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.79x = 1,691.83 × 642.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.79x = 1,086,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,425.55/1,128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.47

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