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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.52, 1,480.12 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.52, 1,480.12 and 630.40 is: 869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.52 : 1,480.12 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.52/1,480.12 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.52x = 1,480.12 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.52x = 933,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,067.65/1,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.98

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