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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.17, 1,510.58 and 640.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.17, 1,510.58 and 640.87 is: 961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.17 : 1,510.58 = 640.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.17/1,510.58 = 640.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.17x = 1,510.58 × 640.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.17x = 968,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,082.20/1,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.19

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