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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.97, 1,485.86 and 604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.97, 1,485.86 and 604.79 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.97 : 1,485.86 = 604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.97/1,485.86 = 604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.97x = 1,485.86 × 604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.97x = 898,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,633.27/1,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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