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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.30, 1,485.39 and 633.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.30, 1,485.39 and 633.98 is: 874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.30 : 1,485.39 = 633.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.30/1,485.39 = 633.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.30x = 1,485.39 × 633.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.30x = 941,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,707.55/1,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.95

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