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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.13, 1,482.38 and 620.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.13, 1,482.38 and 620.03 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.13 : 1,482.38 = 620.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.13/1,482.38 = 620.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.13x = 1,482.38 × 620.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.13x = 919,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,111.88/1,074.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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