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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.47, 1,479.89 and 630.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.47, 1,479.89 and 630.35 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.47 : 1,479.89 = 630.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.47/1,479.89 = 630.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.47x = 1,479.89 × 630.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.47x = 932,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,838.11/1,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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