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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.97, 1,485.05 and 634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.97, 1,485.05 and 634.11 is: 875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.97 : 1,485.05 = 634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.97/1,485.05 = 634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.97x = 1,485.05 × 634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.97x = 941,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,681.88/1,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.20

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