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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.37, 1,387.06 and 632.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.37, 1,387.06 and 632.39 is: 872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.37 : 1,387.06 = 632.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.37/1,387.06 = 632.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.37x = 1,387.06 × 632.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.37x = 877,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,154.36/1,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.47

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