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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.45, 1,549.65 and 641.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.45, 1,549.65 and 641.27 is: 962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.45 : 1,549.65 = 641.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.45/1,549.65 = 641.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.45x = 1,549.65 × 641.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.45x = 993,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,736.31/1,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.50

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