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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.90, 1,485.74 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.90, 1,485.74 and 634.70 is: 875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.90 : 1,485.74 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.90/1,485.74 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.90x = 1,485.74 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.90x = 943,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,004.48/1,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.67

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