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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.25, 1,482.47 and 608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.25, 1,482.47 and 608.50 is: 839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.25 : 1,482.47 = 608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.25/1,482.47 = 608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.25x = 1,482.47 × 608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.25x = 902,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,083.00/1,074.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.73

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