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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.95, 1,551.16 and 643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.95, 1,551.16 and 643.86 is: 966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.95 : 1,551.16 = 643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.95/1,551.16 = 643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.95x = 1,551.16 × 643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.95x = 998,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,729.88/1,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.87

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