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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.65, 1,480.32 and 630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.65, 1,480.32 and 630.62 is: 870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.65 : 1,480.32 = 630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.65/1,480.32 = 630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.65x = 1,480.32 × 630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.65x = 933,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,519.40/1,072.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.29

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