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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.43, 1,485.49 and 634.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.43, 1,485.49 and 634.58 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.43 : 1,485.49 = 634.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.43/1,485.49 = 634.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.43x = 1,485.49 × 634.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.43x = 942,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,668.35/1,076.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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