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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075, 1,483.62 and 609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075, 1,483.62 and 609.40 is: 841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075 : 1,483.62 = 609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075/1,483.62 = 609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075x = 1,483.62 × 609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075x = 904,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,118.03/1,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.04

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