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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.43, 1,485.48 and 634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.43, 1,485.48 and 634.30 is: 875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.43 : 1,485.48 = 634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.43/1,485.48 = 634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.43x = 1,485.48 × 634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.43x = 942,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,239.96/1,076.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.34

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