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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.45, 1,550.42 and 643.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.45, 1,550.42 and 643.37 is: 966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.45 : 1,550.42 = 643.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.45/1,550.42 = 643.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.45x = 1,550.42 × 643.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.45x = 997,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,482.75/1,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.13

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