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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.61, 1,485.84 and 634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.61, 1,485.84 and 634.50 is: 875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.61 : 1,485.84 = 634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.61/1,485.84 = 634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.61x = 1,485.84 × 634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.61x = 942,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,767.86/1,076.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.68

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