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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.14, 1,483.83 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.14, 1,483.83 and 609.48 is: 841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.14 : 1,483.83 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.14/1,483.83 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.14x = 1,483.83 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.14x = 904,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,364.71/1,075.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.16

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