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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.68, 1,480.28 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.68, 1,480.28 and 630.56 is: 870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.68 : 1,480.28 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.68/1,480.28 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.68x = 1,480.28 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.68x = 933,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,405.36/1,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.16

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