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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.47, 1,479.96 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.47, 1,479.96 and 630.48 is: 870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.47 : 1,479.96 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.47/1,479.96 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.47x = 1,479.96 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.47x = 933,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,085.18/1,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.03

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