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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.15, 1,394.73 and 637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.15, 1,394.73 and 637.80 is: 879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.15 : 1,394.73 = 637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.15/1,394.73 = 637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.15x = 1,394.73 × 637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.15x = 889,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,558.79/1,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.75

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