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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.09, 1,482.12 and 631.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.09, 1,482.12 and 631.83 is: 871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.09 : 1,482.12 = 631.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.09/1,482.12 = 631.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.09x = 1,482.12 × 631.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.09x = 936,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,447.88/1,074.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.85

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