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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.34, 1,515.06 and 641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.34, 1,515.06 and 641.96 is: 960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.34 : 1,515.06 = 641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.34/1,515.06 = 641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.34x = 1,515.06 × 641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.34x = 972,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,611.71/1,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.76

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