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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.44, 1,480.02 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.44, 1,480.02 and 630.32 is: 869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.44 : 1,480.02 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.44/1,480.02 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.44x = 1,480.02 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.44x = 932,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,886.21/1,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.87

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