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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.14, 1,486.40 and 635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.14, 1,486.40 and 635.02 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.14 : 1,486.40 = 635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.14/1,486.40 = 635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.14x = 1,486.40 × 635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.14x = 943,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,893.73/1,077.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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