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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.73, 1,494.66 and 634.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.73, 1,494.66 and 634.53 is: 875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.73 : 1,494.66 = 634.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.73/1,494.66 = 634.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.73x = 1,494.66 × 634.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.73x = 948,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,403.44/1,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.94

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