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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.45, 1,549.44 and 643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.45, 1,549.44 and 643.02 is: 965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.45 : 1,549.44 = 643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.45/1,549.44 = 643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.45x = 1,549.44 × 643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.45x = 996,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,320.91/1,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.01

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