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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.33, 1,485.35 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.33, 1,485.35 and 604.26 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.33 : 1,485.35 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.33/1,485.35 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.33x = 1,485.35 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.33x = 897,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,534.57/1,076.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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