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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.50, 1,484.19 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.50, 1,484.19 and 609.78 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.50 : 1,484.19 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.50/1,484.19 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.50x = 1,484.19 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.50x = 905,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,029.38/1,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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