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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.89, 1,486.05 and 634.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.89, 1,486.05 and 634.81 is: 876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.89 : 1,486.05 = 634.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.89/1,486.05 = 634.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.89x = 1,486.05 × 634.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.89x = 943,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,359.40/1,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.00

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