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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.40, 1,397.94 and 639.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.40, 1,397.94 and 639.98 is: 883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.40 : 1,397.94 = 639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.40/1,397.94 = 639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.40x = 1,397.94 × 639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.40x = 894,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,653.64/1,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.70

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