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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.47, 1,485.47 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.47, 1,485.47 and 597.90 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.47 : 1,485.47 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.47/1,485.47 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.47x = 1,485.47 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.47x = 888,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,162.51/1,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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