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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.39, 1,388.28 and 632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.39, 1,388.28 and 632.97 is: 874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.39 : 1,388.28 = 632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.39/1,388.28 = 632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.39x = 1,388.28 × 632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.39x = 878,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,739.59/1,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.03

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