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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.34, 1,387.10 and 632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.34, 1,387.10 and 632.30 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.34 : 1,387.10 = 632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.34/1,387.10 = 632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.34x = 1,387.10 × 632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.34x = 877,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,063.33/1,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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