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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.58, 1,614.65 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.58, 1,614.65 and 483.66 is: 725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.58 : 1,614.65 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.58/1,614.65 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.58x = 1,614.65 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.58x = 780,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,939.20/1,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.39

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