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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.71, 1,484.78 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.71, 1,484.78 and 633.86 is: 874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.71 : 1,484.78 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.71/1,484.78 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.71x = 1,484.78 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.71x = 941,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,142.65/1,075.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.90

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