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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.50, 1,485.34 and 634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.50, 1,485.34 and 634.24 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.50 : 1,485.34 = 634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.50/1,485.34 = 634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.50x = 1,485.34 × 634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.50x = 942,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,062.04/1,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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