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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.63, 1,479.43 and 630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.63, 1,479.43 and 630.07 is: 869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.63 : 1,479.43 = 630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.63/1,479.43 = 630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.63x = 1,479.43 × 630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.63x = 932,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,144.46/1,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.03

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