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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,446.60 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,446.60 and 634 is: 875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,446.60 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,446.60 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,446.60 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 917,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,144.40/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.34

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