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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.45, 1,485.63 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.45, 1,485.63 and 634.80 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.45 : 1,485.63 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.45/1,485.63 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.45x = 1,485.63 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.45x = 943,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,074.75/1,076.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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