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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.94, 1,538.79 and 636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.94, 1,538.79 and 636.40 is: 878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.94 : 1,538.79 = 636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.94/1,538.79 = 636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.94x = 1,538.79 × 636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.94x = 979,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,278.26/1,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.32

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