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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.44, 1,480.05 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.44, 1,480.05 and 630.27 is: 869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.44 : 1,480.05 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.44/1,480.05 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.44x = 1,480.05 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.44x = 932,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,831.11/1,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.82

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