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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.78, 1,484.89 and 633.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.78, 1,484.89 and 633.82 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.78 : 1,484.89 = 633.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.78/1,484.89 = 633.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.78x = 1,484.89 × 633.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.78x = 941,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,149.54/1,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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