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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.13, 1,505.59 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.13, 1,505.59 and 638.10 is: 955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.13 : 1,505.59 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.13/1,505.59 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.13x = 1,505.59 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.13x = 960,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,716.98/1,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.81

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