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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.52, 1,482.11 and 632.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.52, 1,482.11 and 632.42 is: 872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.52 : 1,482.11 = 632.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.52/1,482.11 = 632.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.52x = 1,482.11 × 632.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.52x = 937,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,316.01/1,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.31

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