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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.16, 1,544.85 and 639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.16, 1,544.85 and 639.59 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.16 : 1,544.85 = 639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.16/1,544.85 = 639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.16x = 1,544.85 × 639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.16x = 988,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,062.89/1,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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