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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.59, 1,549.83 and 643.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.59, 1,549.83 and 643.35 is: 965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.59 : 1,549.83 = 643.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.59/1,549.83 = 643.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.59x = 1,549.83 × 643.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.59x = 997,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,080.72/1,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.61

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