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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.02, 1,390.65 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.02, 1,390.65 and 634.34 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.02 : 1,390.65 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.02/1,390.65 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.02x = 1,390.65 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.02x = 882,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,144.92/1,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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