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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,510.68 and 644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,510.68 and 644.36 is: 964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,510.68 = 644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,510.68 = 644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,510.68 × 644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 973,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,421.76/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.36

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