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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.47, 1,426.46 and 635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.47, 1,426.46 and 635.27 is: 876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.47 : 1,426.46 = 635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.47/1,426.46 = 635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.47x = 1,426.46 × 635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.47x = 906,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,176.94/1,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.83

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