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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.60, 1,388.37 and 633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.60, 1,388.37 and 633.09 is: 874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.60 : 1,388.37 = 633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.60/1,388.37 = 633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.60x = 1,388.37 × 633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.60x = 878,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,963.16/1,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.07

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