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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.22, 1,394.64 and 637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.22, 1,394.64 and 637.80 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.22 : 1,394.64 = 637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.22/1,394.64 = 637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.22x = 1,394.64 × 637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.22x = 889,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,501.39/1,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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