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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.54, 1,480.44 and 624.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.54, 1,480.44 and 624.55 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.54 : 1,480.44 = 624.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.54/1,480.44 = 624.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.54x = 1,480.44 × 624.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.54x = 924,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,608.80/1,072.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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