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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.40, 1,390.94 and 635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.40, 1,390.94 and 635.06 is: 875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.40 : 1,390.94 = 635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.40/1,390.94 = 635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.40x = 1,390.94 × 635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.40x = 883,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,323.40/1,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.97

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