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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.03, 1,512.15 and 643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.03, 1,512.15 and 643.60 is: 964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.03 : 1,512.15 = 643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.03/1,512.15 = 643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.03x = 1,512.15 × 643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.03x = 973,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,219.74/1,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.51

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