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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.36, 1,483.86 and 609.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.36, 1,483.86 and 609.61 is: 841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.36 : 1,483.86 = 609.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.36/1,483.86 = 609.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.36x = 1,483.86 × 609.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.36x = 904,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,575.89/1,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.18

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