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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.46, 1,497.65 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.46, 1,497.65 and 637.26 is: 879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.46 : 1,497.65 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.46/1,497.65 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.46x = 1,497.65 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.46x = 954,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,392.44/1,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.25

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