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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074, 1,482.16 and 608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074, 1,482.16 and 608.32 is: 839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074 : 1,482.16 = 608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074/1,482.16 = 608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074x = 1,482.16 × 608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074x = 901,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,627.57/1,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.50

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