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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.31, 1,485.48 and 604.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.31, 1,485.48 and 604.41 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.31 : 1,485.48 = 604.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.31/1,485.48 = 604.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.31x = 1,485.48 × 604.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.31x = 897,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,835.66/1,076.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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