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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.39, 1,485.60 and 634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.39, 1,485.60 and 634.31 is: 875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.39 : 1,485.60 = 634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.39/1,485.60 = 634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.39x = 1,485.60 × 634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.39x = 942,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,323.51/1,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.45

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