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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.94, 1,486.35 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.94, 1,486.35 and 611.34 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.94 : 1,486.35 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.94/1,486.35 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.94x = 1,486.35 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.94x = 908,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,665.21/1,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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