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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.04, 1,386.88 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.04, 1,386.88 and 632 is: 872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.04 : 1,386.88 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.04/1,386.88 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.04x = 1,386.88 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.04x = 876,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,508.16/1,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.11

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