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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.84, 1,544.40 and 645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.84, 1,544.40 and 645.36 is: 967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.84 : 1,544.40 = 645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.84/1,544.40 = 645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.84x = 1,544.40 × 645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.84x = 996,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,693.98/1,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.81

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