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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.09, 1,390.93 and 635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.09, 1,390.93 and 635.14 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.09 : 1,390.93 = 635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.09/1,390.93 = 635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.09x = 1,390.93 × 635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.09x = 883,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,435.28/1,008.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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