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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.74, 1,508.67 and 641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.74, 1,508.67 and 641.24 is: 961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.74 : 1,508.67 = 641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.74/1,508.67 = 641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.74x = 1,508.67 × 641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.74x = 967,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,419.55/1,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.90

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