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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.58, 1,485.18 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.58, 1,485.18 and 634.23 is: 874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.58 : 1,485.18 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.58/1,485.18 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.58x = 1,485.18 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.58x = 941,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,945.71/1,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.94

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