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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.61, 1,552.07 and 644.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.61, 1,552.07 and 644.29 is: 966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.61 : 1,552.07 = 644.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.61/1,552.07 = 644.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.61x = 1,552.07 × 644.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.61x = 999,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,983.18/1,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.53

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