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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.72, 1,483.14 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.72, 1,483.14 and 609 is: 840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.72 : 1,483.14 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.72/1,483.14 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.72x = 1,483.14 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.72x = 903,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,232.26/1,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.43

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