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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.48, 1,515.02 and 645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.48, 1,515.02 and 645.96 is: 967.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.48 : 1,515.02 = 645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.48/1,515.02 = 645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.48x = 1,515.02 × 645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.48x = 978,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,642.32/1,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.54

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