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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.53, 1,548.42 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.53, 1,548.42 and 641.93 is: 962.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.53 : 1,548.42 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.53/1,548.42 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.53x = 1,548.42 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.53x = 993,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,977.25/1,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.66

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