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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.42, 1,543.26 and 643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.42, 1,543.26 and 643.86 is: 965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.42 : 1,543.26 = 643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.42/1,543.26 = 643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.42x = 1,543.26 × 643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.42x = 993,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,643.38/1,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.25

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