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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.74, 1,388.82 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.74, 1,388.82 and 633.54 is: 873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.74 : 1,388.82 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.74/1,388.82 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.74x = 1,388.82 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.74x = 879,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,873.02/1,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.98

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