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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.24, 1,386.87 and 632.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.24, 1,386.87 and 632.09 is: 872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.24 : 1,386.87 = 632.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.24/1,386.87 = 632.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.24x = 1,386.87 × 632.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.24x = 876,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,619.72/1,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.05

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