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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.87, 1,430.93 and 643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.87, 1,430.93 and 643.82 is: 888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.87 : 1,430.93 = 643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.87/1,430.93 = 643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.87x = 1,430.93 × 643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.87x = 921,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,255.81/1,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.50

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