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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076, 1,484.64 and 633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076, 1,484.64 and 633.92 is: 874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076 : 1,484.64 = 633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076/1,484.64 = 633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076x = 1,484.64 × 633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076x = 941,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,142.99/1,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.67

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