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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.82, 1,389.68 and 634.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.82, 1,389.68 and 634.35 is: 874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.82 : 1,389.68 = 634.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.82/1,389.68 = 634.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.82x = 1,389.68 × 634.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.82x = 881,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,540.34/1,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.70

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