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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.20, 1,517.44 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.20, 1,517.44 and 646.24 is: 969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.20 : 1,517.44 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.20/1,517.44 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.20x = 1,517.44 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.20x = 980,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,630.43/1,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.77

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