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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.16, 1,394.79 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.16, 1,394.79 and 637.49 is: 879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.16 : 1,394.79 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.16/1,394.79 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.16x = 1,394.79 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.16x = 889,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,164.68/1,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.35

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