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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.82, 1,486.29 and 635.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.82, 1,486.29 and 635.01 is: 876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.82 : 1,486.29 = 635.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.82/1,486.29 = 635.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.82x = 1,486.29 × 635.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.82x = 943,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,812.73/1,076.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.49

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