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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.41, 1,485.45 and 634.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.41, 1,485.45 and 634.33 is: 875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.41 : 1,485.45 = 634.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.41/1,485.45 = 634.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.41x = 1,485.45 × 634.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.41x = 942,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,265.50/1,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.38

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