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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.75, 1,611.66 and 612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.75, 1,611.66 and 612.74 is: 918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.75 : 1,611.66 = 612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.75/1,611.66 = 612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.75x = 1,611.66 × 612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.75x = 987,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,534.88/1,074.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.85

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