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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.13, 1,386.36 and 631.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.13, 1,386.36 and 631.62 is: 872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.13 : 1,386.36 = 631.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.13/1,386.36 = 631.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.13x = 1,386.36 × 631.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.13x = 875,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,652.70/1,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.05

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