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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.68, 1,482.90 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.68, 1,482.90 and 632.60 is: 872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.68 : 1,482.90 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.68/1,482.90 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.68x = 1,482.90 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.68x = 938,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,082.54/1,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.89

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