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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.68, 1,485.70 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.68, 1,485.70 and 604.48 is: 834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.68 : 1,485.70 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.68/1,485.70 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.68x = 1,485.70 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.68x = 898,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,065.49/1,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.11

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