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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.59, 1,486.25 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.59, 1,486.25 and 634.64 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.59 : 1,486.25 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.59/1,486.25 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.59x = 1,486.25 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.59x = 943,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,225.48/1,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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