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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.44, 1,430.24 and 643.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.44, 1,430.24 and 643.46 is: 887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.44 : 1,430.24 = 643.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.44/1,430.24 = 643.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.44x = 1,430.24 × 643.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.44x = 920,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,291.86/1,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.94

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