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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.44, 1,536.66 and 642.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.44, 1,536.66 and 642.12 is: 963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.44 : 1,536.66 = 642.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.44/1,536.66 = 642.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.44x = 1,536.66 × 642.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.44x = 986,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,720.12/1,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.18

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