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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.13, 1,951.77 and 643.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.13, 1,951.77 and 643.35 is: 965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.13 : 1,951.77 = 643.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.13/1,951.77 = 643.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.13x = 1,951.77 × 643.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.13x = 1,255,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,671.23/1,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.06

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