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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.15, 1,430.74 and 643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.15, 1,430.74 and 643.49 is: 887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.15 : 1,430.74 = 643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.15/1,430.74 = 643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.15x = 1,430.74 × 643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.15x = 920,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,672.14/1,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.69

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