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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.80, 1,483.34 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.80, 1,483.34 and 609 is: 840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.80 : 1,483.34 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.80/1,483.34 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.80x = 1,483.34 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.80x = 903,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,354.06/1,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.49

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