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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.70, 1,485.91 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.70, 1,485.91 and 604.64 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.70 : 1,485.91 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.70/1,485.91 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.70x = 1,485.91 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.70x = 898,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,433.19/1,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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