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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.40, 1,482.42 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.40, 1,482.42 and 632.32 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.40 : 1,482.42 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.40/1,482.42 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.40x = 1,482.42 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.40x = 937,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,363.81/1,074.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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