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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.44, 1,517.31 and 646.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.44, 1,517.31 and 646.86 is: 969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.44 : 1,517.31 = 646.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.44/1,517.31 = 646.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.44x = 1,517.31 × 646.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.44x = 981,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,487.15/1,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.43

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