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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.64, 1,482.82 and 632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.64, 1,482.82 and 632.56 is: 872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.64 : 1,482.82 = 632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.64/1,482.82 = 632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.64x = 1,482.82 × 632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.64x = 937,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,972.62/1,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.82

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