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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.38, 1,485.17 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.38, 1,485.17 and 634.12 is: 874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.38 : 1,485.17 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.38/1,485.17 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.38x = 1,485.17 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.38x = 941,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,768.57/1,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.94

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