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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.85, 1,484.94 and 633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.85, 1,484.94 and 633.90 is: 874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.85 : 1,484.94 = 633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.85/1,484.94 = 633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.85x = 1,484.94 × 633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.85x = 941,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,303.47/1,075.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.94

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