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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.94, 1,486.11 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.94, 1,486.11 and 604.92 is: 834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.94 : 1,486.11 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.94/1,486.11 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.94x = 1,486.11 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.94x = 898,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,977.66/1,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.75

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