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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.80, 1,394.31 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.80, 1,394.31 and 637.12 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.80 : 1,394.31 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.80/1,394.31 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.80x = 1,394.31 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.80x = 888,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,342.79/1,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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