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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.91, 1,386.78 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.91, 1,386.78 and 632.07 is: 872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.91 : 1,386.78 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.91/1,386.78 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.91x = 1,386.78 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.91x = 876,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,546.13/1,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.26

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