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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.77, 1,483.98 and 633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.77, 1,483.98 and 633.41 is: 873.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.77 : 1,483.98 = 633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.77/1,483.98 = 633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.77x = 1,483.98 × 633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.77x = 939,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,967.77/1,075.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.76

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