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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.74, 1,430.13 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.74, 1,430.13 and 643.68 is: 887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.74 : 1,430.13 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.74/1,430.13 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.74x = 1,430.13 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.74x = 920,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,546.08/1,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.92

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