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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.56, 1,426.34 and 635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.56, 1,426.34 and 635.45 is: 876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.56 : 1,426.34 = 635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.56/1,426.34 = 635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.56x = 1,426.34 × 635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.56x = 906,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,362.21/1,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.93

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