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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.43, 1,426.78 and 636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.43, 1,426.78 and 636.11 is: 877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.43 : 1,426.78 = 636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.43/1,426.78 = 636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.43x = 1,426.78 × 636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.43x = 907,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,589.03/1,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.38

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