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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.92, 1,486.26 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.92, 1,486.26 and 611.08 is: 843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.92 : 1,486.26 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.92/1,486.26 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.92x = 1,486.26 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.92x = 908,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,223.76/1,076.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.35

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