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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.72, 1,485.48 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.72, 1,485.48 and 610.88 is: 842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.72 : 1,485.48 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.72/1,485.48 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.72x = 1,485.48 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.72x = 907,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,450.02/1,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.79

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