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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.02, 1,387.08 and 632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.02, 1,387.08 and 632.33 is: 872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.02 : 1,387.08 = 632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.02/1,387.08 = 632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.02x = 1,387.08 × 632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.02x = 877,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,085.36/1,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.71

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