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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.98, 1,512.39 and 643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.98, 1,512.39 and 643.48 is: 965.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.98 : 1,512.39 = 643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.98/1,512.39 = 643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.98x = 1,512.39 × 643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.98x = 973,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,192.72/1,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.49

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