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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.28, 1,485.26 and 634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.28, 1,485.26 and 634.17 is: 875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.28 : 1,485.26 = 634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.28/1,485.26 = 634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.28x = 1,485.26 × 634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.28x = 941,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,900.45/1,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.15

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