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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.40, 1,485.44 and 597.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.40, 1,485.44 and 597.86 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.40 : 1,485.44 = 597.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.40/1,485.44 = 597.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.40x = 1,485.44 × 597.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.40x = 888,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,085.88/1,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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