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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.51, 2,264.09 and 643.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.51, 2,264.09 and 643.35 is: 964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.51 : 2,264.09 = 643.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.51/2,264.09 = 643.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.51x = 2,264.09 × 643.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.51x = 1,456,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,599.08/1,509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.95

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