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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.83, 1,409.96 and 643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.83, 1,409.96 and 643.66 is: 888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.83 : 1,409.96 = 643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.83/1,409.96 = 643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.83x = 1,409.96 × 643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.83x = 907,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,531.64/1,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.14

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