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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.99, 1,502.85 and 964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.99, 1,502.85 and 964.02 is: 1,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.99 : 1,502.85 = 964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.99/1,502.85 = 964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.99x = 1,502.85 × 964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.99x = 1,448,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,777.46/1,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.87

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