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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.49, 1,485.57 and 604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.49, 1,485.57 and 604.38 is: 834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.49 : 1,485.57 = 604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.49/1,485.57 = 604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.49x = 1,485.57 × 604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.49x = 897,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,848.80/1,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.05

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