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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.52, 1,485.30 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.52, 1,485.30 and 634.56 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.52 : 1,485.30 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.52/1,485.30 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.52x = 1,485.30 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.52x = 942,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,511.97/1,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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