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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.71, 1,486.07 and 634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.71, 1,486.07 and 634.99 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.71 : 1,486.07 = 634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.71/1,486.07 = 634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.71x = 1,486.07 × 634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.71x = 943,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,639.59/1,076.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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