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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.75, 1,551.05 and 644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.75, 1,551.05 and 644.52 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.75 : 1,551.05 = 644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.75/1,551.05 = 644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.75x = 1,551.05 × 644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.75x = 999,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,676.60/1,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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