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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.83, 1,484.63 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.83, 1,484.63 and 633.72 is: 874.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.83 : 1,484.63 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.83/1,484.63 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.83x = 1,484.63 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.83x = 940,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,844.50/1,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.53

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