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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.50, 1,387.07 and 632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.50, 1,387.07 and 632.10 is: 872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.50 : 1,387.07 = 632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.50/1,387.07 = 632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.50x = 1,387.07 × 632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.50x = 876,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,766.95/1,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.84

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