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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.38, 1,480.01 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.38, 1,480.01 and 630.32 is: 869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.38 : 1,480.01 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.38/1,480.01 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.38x = 1,480.01 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.38x = 932,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,879.90/1,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.92

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