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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.39, 1,389.56 and 634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.39, 1,389.56 and 634.05 is: 874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.39 : 1,389.56 = 634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.39/1,389.56 = 634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.39x = 1,389.56 × 634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.39x = 881,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,047.35/1,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.59

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