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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.45, 1,485.60 and 634.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.45, 1,485.60 and 634.49 is: 875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.45 : 1,485.60 = 634.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.45/1,485.60 = 634.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.45x = 1,485.60 × 634.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.45x = 942,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,598.34/1,076.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.65

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