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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.54, 1,549.83 and 643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.54, 1,549.83 and 643.38 is: 963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.54 : 1,549.83 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.54/1,549.83 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.54x = 1,549.83 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.54x = 997,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,129.63/1,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.84

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