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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.87, 1,485.97 and 634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.87, 1,485.97 and 634.73 is: 875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.87 : 1,485.97 = 634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.87/1,485.97 = 634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.87x = 1,485.97 × 634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.87x = 943,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,180.72/1,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.85

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