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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.08, 1,479.83 and 630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.08, 1,479.83 and 630.11 is: 869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.08 : 1,479.83 = 630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.08/1,479.83 = 630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.08x = 1,479.83 × 630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.08x = 932,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,445.13/1,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.75

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