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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.28, 1,484.89 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.28, 1,484.89 and 633.86 is: 874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.28 : 1,484.89 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.28/1,484.89 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.28x = 1,484.89 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.28x = 941,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,212.38/1,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.51

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