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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.14, 1,390.98 and 635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.14, 1,390.98 and 635.30 is: 876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.14 : 1,390.98 = 635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.14/1,390.98 = 635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.14x = 1,390.98 × 635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.14x = 883,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,689.59/1,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.55

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