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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.89, 1,426.59 and 635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.89, 1,426.59 and 635.46 is: 876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.89 : 1,426.59 = 635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.89/1,426.59 = 635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.89x = 1,426.59 × 635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.89x = 906,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,540.88/1,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.83

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