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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.64, 1,483.28 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.64, 1,483.28 and 632.68 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.64 : 1,483.28 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.64/1,483.28 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.64x = 1,483.28 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.64x = 938,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,441.59/1,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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