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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.32, 1,381.22 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.32, 1,381.22 and 633.32 is: 873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.32 : 1,381.22 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.32/1,381.22 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.32x = 1,381.22 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.32x = 874,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,754.25/1,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.60

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