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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.32, 1,480.64 and 630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.32, 1,480.64 and 630.94 is: 870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.32 : 1,480.64 = 630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.32/1,480.64 = 630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.32x = 1,480.64 × 630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.32x = 934,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,195.00/1,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.38

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