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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.26, 1,482.58 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.26, 1,482.58 and 608.54 is: 839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.26 : 1,482.58 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.26/1,482.58 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.26x = 1,482.58 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.26x = 902,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,209.23/1,074.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.84

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