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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.27, 1,485.20 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.27, 1,485.20 and 634.19 is: 875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.27 : 1,485.20 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.27/1,485.20 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.27x = 1,485.20 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.27x = 941,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,893.15/1,076.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.15

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