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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.50, 1,483.92 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.50, 1,483.92 and 633.42 is: 873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.50 : 1,483.92 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.50/1,483.92 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.50x = 1,483.92 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.50x = 939,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,944.61/1,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.96

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