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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.50, 1,484.37 and 633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.50, 1,484.37 and 633.51 is: 874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.50 : 1,484.37 = 633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.50/1,484.37 = 633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.50x = 1,484.37 × 633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.50x = 940,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,363.24/1,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.35

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