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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.37, 1,509.17 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.37, 1,509.17 and 641.39 is: 960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.37 : 1,509.17 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.37/1,509.17 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.37x = 1,509.17 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.37x = 967,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,955.79/1,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.87

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