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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.55, 1,485.74 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.55, 1,485.74 and 634.23 is: 875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.55 : 1,485.74 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.55/1,485.74 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.55x = 1,485.74 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.55x = 942,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,300.88/1,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.30

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