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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.76, 1,480.89 and 630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.76, 1,480.89 and 630.70 is: 870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.76 : 1,480.89 = 630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.76/1,480.89 = 630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.76x = 1,480.89 × 630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.76x = 933,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,997.32/1,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.65

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