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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.57, 1,482.90 and 608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.57, 1,482.90 and 608.91 is: 840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.57 : 1,482.90 = 608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.57/1,482.90 = 608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.57x = 1,482.90 × 608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.57x = 902,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,942.18/1,074.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.29

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