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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.92, 1,512 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.92, 1,512 and 643.80 is: 963.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.92 : 1,512 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.92/1,512 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.92x = 1,512 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.92x = 973,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,425.60/1,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.86

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