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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.48, 1,485.52 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.48, 1,485.52 and 604.40 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.48 : 1,485.52 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.48/1,485.52 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.48x = 1,485.52 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.48x = 897,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,848.29/1,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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