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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.46, 1,485.03 and 634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.46, 1,485.03 and 634.16 is: 874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.46 : 1,485.03 = 634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.46/1,485.03 = 634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.46x = 1,485.03 × 634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.46x = 941,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,739.20/1,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.85

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