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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.43, 1,483.79 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.43, 1,483.79 and 633.17 is: 873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.43 : 1,483.79 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.43/1,483.79 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.43x = 1,483.79 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.43x = 939,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,491.86/1,075.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.59

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