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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.76, 1,485.81 and 611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.76, 1,485.81 and 611.01 is: 843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.76 : 1,485.81 = 611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.76/1,485.81 = 611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.76x = 1,485.81 × 611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.76x = 907,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,844.77/1,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.13

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