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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.73, 1,512.50 and 642.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.73, 1,512.50 and 642.83 is: 964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.73 : 1,512.50 = 642.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.73/1,512.50 = 642.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.73x = 1,512.50 × 642.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.73x = 972,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,269.60/1,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.81

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