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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.62, 1,510.53 and 641.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.62, 1,510.53 and 641.53 is: 962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.62 : 1,510.53 = 641.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.62/1,510.53 = 641.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.62x = 1,510.53 × 641.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.62x = 969,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,050.31/1,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.68

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