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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.67, 1,513.91 and 643.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.67, 1,513.91 and 643.17 is: 966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.67 : 1,513.91 = 643.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.67/1,513.91 = 643.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.67x = 1,513.91 × 643.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.67x = 973,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,698.28/1,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.29

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