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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.38, 1,396.01 and 633.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.38, 1,396.01 and 633.47 is: 874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.38 : 1,396.01 = 633.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.38/1,396.01 = 633.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.38x = 1,396.01 × 633.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.38x = 884,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,330.45/1,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.38

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