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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.82, 1,390.74 and 634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.82, 1,390.74 and 634.68 is: 875.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.82 : 1,390.74 = 634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.82/1,390.74 = 634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.82x = 1,390.74 × 634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.82x = 882,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,674.86/1,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.83

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