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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.56, 1,548.33 and 642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.56, 1,548.33 and 642.30 is: 964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.56 : 1,548.33 = 642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.56/1,548.33 = 642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.56x = 1,548.33 × 642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.56x = 994,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,495.66/1,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.07

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