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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074, 1,482.12 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074, 1,482.12 and 608.40 is: 839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074 : 1,482.12 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074/1,482.12 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074x = 1,482.12 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074x = 901,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,721.81/1,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.59

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