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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.12, 1,500.90 and 646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.12, 1,500.90 and 646.99 is: 968.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.12 : 1,500.90 = 646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.12/1,500.90 = 646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.12x = 1,500.90 × 646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.12x = 971,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,067.29/1,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.05

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