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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.75, 1,481.78 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.75, 1,481.78 and 608.09 is: 839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.75 : 1,481.78 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.75/1,481.78 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.75x = 1,481.78 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.75x = 901,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,052.56/1,073.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.16

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