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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.09, 1,389.55 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.09, 1,389.55 and 634.14 is: 874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.09 : 1,389.55 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.09/1,389.55 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.09x = 1,389.55 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.09x = 881,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,169.24/1,007.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.97

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