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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.74, 1,386.77 and 632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.74, 1,386.77 and 632.26 is: 871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.74 : 1,386.77 = 632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.74/1,386.77 = 632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.74x = 1,386.77 × 632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.74x = 876,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,799.20/1,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.80

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