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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.54, 1,513.58 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.54, 1,513.58 and 638.48 is: 959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.54 : 1,513.58 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.54/1,513.58 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.54x = 1,513.58 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.54x = 966,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,390.56/1,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.16

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