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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.76, 1,483.86 and 661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.76, 1,483.86 and 661 is: 912.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.76 : 1,483.86 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.76/1,483.86 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.76x = 1,483.86 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.76x = 980,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,831.46/1,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.61

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