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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.85, 1,480.17 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.85, 1,480.17 and 630.59 is: 870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.85 : 1,480.17 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.85/1,480.17 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.85x = 1,480.17 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.85x = 933,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,375.36/1,072.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.00

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