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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.91, 1,511.29 and 641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.91, 1,511.29 and 641.41 is: 963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.91 : 1,511.29 = 641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.91/1,511.29 = 641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.91x = 1,511.29 × 641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.91x = 969,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,356.52/1,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.66

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