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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.44, 1,515.24 and 644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.44, 1,515.24 and 644.94 is: 968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.44 : 1,515.24 = 644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.44/1,515.24 = 644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.44x = 1,515.24 × 644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.44x = 977,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,238.89/1,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.10

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