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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.94, 1,430.46 and 638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.94, 1,430.46 and 638.72 is: 881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.94 : 1,430.46 = 638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.94/1,430.46 = 638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.94x = 1,430.46 × 638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.94x = 913,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,661.62/1,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.12

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