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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.21, 1,430.81 and 643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.21, 1,430.81 and 643.55 is: 887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.21 : 1,430.81 = 643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.21/1,430.81 = 643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.21x = 1,430.81 × 643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.21x = 920,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,797.78/1,037.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.76

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