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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.66, 1,483.74 and 633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.66, 1,483.74 and 633.46 is: 873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.66 : 1,483.74 = 633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.66/1,483.74 = 633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.66x = 1,483.74 × 633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.66x = 939,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,889.94/1,075.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.78

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