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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.86, 1,511.60 and 641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.86, 1,511.60 and 641.56 is: 962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.86 : 1,511.60 = 641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.86/1,511.60 = 641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.86x = 1,511.60 × 641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.86x = 969,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,779.92/1,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.22

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