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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.52, 1,485.84 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.52, 1,485.84 and 611.04 is: 843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.52 : 1,485.84 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.52/1,485.84 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.52x = 1,485.84 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.52x = 907,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,907.67/1,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.37

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