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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.91, 1,390.39 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.91, 1,390.39 and 634.19 is: 874.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.91 : 1,390.39 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.91/1,390.39 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.91x = 1,390.39 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.91x = 881,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,764.48/1,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.84

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