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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,394.49 and 637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,394.49 and 637.41 is: 879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,394.49 = 637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,394.49 = 637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,394.49 × 637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 888,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,861.87/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.58

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