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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,511.28 and 642.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,511.28 and 642.03 is: 963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,511.28 = 642.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,511.28 = 642.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,511.28 × 642.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 970,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,287.10/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.43

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