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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.78, 1,415.88 and 606.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.78, 1,415.88 and 606.11 is: 836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.78 : 1,415.88 = 606.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.78/1,415.88 = 606.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.78x = 1,415.88 × 606.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.78x = 858,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,171.95/1,025.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.61

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