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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.41, 1,480.02 and 630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.41, 1,480.02 and 630.15 is: 869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.41 : 1,480.02 = 630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.41/1,480.02 = 630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.41x = 1,480.02 × 630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.41x = 932,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,634.60/1,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.66

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