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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.34, 1,425.54 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.34, 1,425.54 and 634.64 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.34 : 1,425.54 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.34/1,425.54 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.34x = 1,425.54 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.34x = 904,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,704.71/1,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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