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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.95, 1,494.45 and 634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.95, 1,494.45 and 634.93 is: 876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.95 : 1,494.45 = 634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.95/1,494.45 = 634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.95x = 1,494.45 × 634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.95x = 948,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,871.14/1,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.19

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