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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.12, 1,952.84 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.12, 1,952.84 and 643.32 is: 964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.12 : 1,952.84 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.12/1,952.84 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.12x = 1,952.84 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.12x = 1,256,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,301.03/1,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.81

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