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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.74, 1,487.22 and 635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.74, 1,487.22 and 635.62 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.74 : 1,487.22 = 635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.74/1,487.22 = 635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.74x = 1,487.22 × 635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.74x = 945,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,306.78/1,077.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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