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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.56, 1,430.35 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.56, 1,430.35 and 638.16 is: 880.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.56 : 1,430.35 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.56/1,430.35 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.56x = 1,430.35 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.56x = 912,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,791.35/1,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.60

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