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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.45, 1,430.08 and 643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.45, 1,430.08 and 643.24 is: 887.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.45 : 1,430.08 = 643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.45/1,430.08 = 643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.45x = 1,430.08 × 643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.45x = 919,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,884.66/1,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.53

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