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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.74, 1,483.11 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.74, 1,483.11 and 632.68 is: 873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.74 : 1,483.11 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.74/1,483.11 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.74x = 1,483.11 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.74x = 938,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,330.33/1,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.08

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