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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.39, 1,518.30 and 647.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.39, 1,518.30 and 647.70 is: 972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.39 : 1,518.30 = 647.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.39/1,518.30 = 647.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.39x = 1,518.30 × 647.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.39x = 983,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,402.91/1,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.33

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