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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.57, 1,392.09 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.57, 1,392.09 and 636.10 is: 877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.57 : 1,392.09 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.57/1,392.09 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.57x = 1,392.09 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.57x = 885,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,508.45/1,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.11

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