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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.49, 1,480.01 and 630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.49, 1,480.01 and 630.29 is: 869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.49 : 1,480.01 = 630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.49/1,480.01 = 630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.49x = 1,480.01 × 630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.49x = 932,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,824.95/1,072.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.78

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