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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.74, 1,485.97 and 604.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.74, 1,485.97 and 604.67 is: 834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.74 : 1,485.97 = 604.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.74/1,485.97 = 604.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.74x = 1,485.97 × 604.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.74x = 898,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,521.48/1,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.48

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