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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.73, 1,615.32 and 637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.73, 1,615.32 and 637.82 is: 956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.73 : 1,615.32 = 637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.73/1,615.32 = 637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.73x = 1,615.32 × 637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.73x = 1,030,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,283.40/1,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.86

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