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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.41, 1,479.95 and 630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.41, 1,479.95 and 630.33 is: 869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.41 : 1,479.95 = 630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.41/1,479.95 = 630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.41x = 1,479.95 × 630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.41x = 932,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,853.73/1,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.87

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