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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.32, 1,485.42 and 604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.32, 1,485.42 and 604.30 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.32 : 1,485.42 = 604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.32/1,485.42 = 604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.32x = 1,485.42 × 604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.32x = 897,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,639.31/1,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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