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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.46, 1,395.66 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.46, 1,395.66 and 638.64 is: 881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.46 : 1,395.66 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.46/1,395.66 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.46x = 1,395.66 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.46x = 891,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,324.60/1,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.22

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