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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.43, 1,516.14 and 645.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.43, 1,516.14 and 645.93 is: 969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.43 : 1,516.14 = 645.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.43/1,516.14 = 645.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.43x = 1,516.14 × 645.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.43x = 979,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,320.31/1,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.21

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