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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.84, 1,486.10 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.84, 1,486.10 and 604.74 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.84 : 1,486.10 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.84/1,486.10 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.84x = 1,486.10 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.84x = 898,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,705.63/1,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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