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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,391.50 and 635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,391.50 and 635.53 is: 877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,391.50 = 635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,391.50 = 635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,391.50 × 635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 884,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,334.93/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.32

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