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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,392.09 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,392.09 and 635.85 is: 877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,392.09 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,392.09 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,392.09 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 885,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,160.43/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.26

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