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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.47, 1,483.11 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.47, 1,483.11 and 632.61 is: 873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.47 : 1,483.11 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.47/1,483.11 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.47x = 1,483.11 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.47x = 938,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,230.22/1,074.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.21

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