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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.96, 1,482.96 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.96, 1,482.96 and 632.66 is: 872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.96 : 1,482.96 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.96/1,482.96 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.96x = 1,482.96 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.96x = 938,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,202.06/1,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.78

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