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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,508.63 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,508.63 and 641.39 is: 961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,508.63 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,508.63 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,508.63 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 967,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,609.45/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.69

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