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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.54, 1,832.42 and 643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.54, 1,832.42 and 643.82 is: 966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.54 : 1,832.42 = 643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.54/1,832.42 = 643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.54x = 1,832.42 × 643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.54x = 1,179,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,741.09/1,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.58

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