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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.62, 1,509.03 and 640.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.62, 1,509.03 and 640.53 is: 961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.62 : 1,509.03 = 640.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.62/1,509.03 = 640.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.62x = 1,509.03 × 640.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.62x = 966,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,578.99/1,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.18

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