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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.02, 1,482.80 and 632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.02, 1,482.80 and 632.92 is: 873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.02 : 1,482.80 = 632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.02/1,482.80 = 632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.02x = 1,482.80 × 632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.02x = 938,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,493.78/1,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.00

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