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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.34, 1,394.01 and 637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.34, 1,394.01 and 637.29 is: 879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.34 : 1,394.01 = 637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.34/1,394.01 = 637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.34x = 1,394.01 × 637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.34x = 888,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,388.63/1,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.30

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