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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.39, 1,486.76 and 635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.39, 1,486.76 and 635.33 is: 876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.39 : 1,486.76 = 635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.39/1,486.76 = 635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.39x = 1,486.76 × 635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.39x = 944,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,572.62/1,077.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.72

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