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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.64, 1,484.40 and 609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.64, 1,484.40 and 609.86 is: 841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.64 : 1,484.40 = 609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.64/1,484.40 = 609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.64x = 1,484.40 × 609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.64x = 905,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,276.18/1,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.62

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