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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.39, 1,482.84 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.39, 1,482.84 and 608.64 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.39 : 1,482.84 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.39/1,482.84 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.39x = 1,482.84 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.39x = 902,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,515.74/1,074.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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