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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.92, 1,510.38 and 640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.92, 1,510.38 and 640.80 is: 961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.92 : 1,510.38 = 640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.92/1,510.38 = 640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.92x = 1,510.38 × 640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.92x = 967,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,851.50/1,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.20

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