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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.40, 1,484.96 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.40, 1,484.96 and 634.10 is: 874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.40 : 1,484.96 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.40/1,484.96 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.40x = 1,484.96 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.40x = 941,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,602.54/1,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.77

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