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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.73, 1,483.92 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.73, 1,483.92 and 633.56 is: 873.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.73 : 1,483.92 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.73/1,483.92 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.73x = 1,483.92 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.73x = 940,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,152.36/1,075.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.97

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