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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.59, 1,485.76 and 634.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.59, 1,485.76 and 634.53 is: 875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.59 : 1,485.76 = 634.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.59/1,485.76 = 634.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.59x = 1,485.76 × 634.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.59x = 942,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,759.29/1,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.69

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