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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.52, 1,485.63 and 604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.52, 1,485.63 and 604.43 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.52 : 1,485.63 = 604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.52/1,485.63 = 604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.52x = 1,485.63 × 604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.52x = 897,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,959.34/1,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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