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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.25, 1,486.70 and 611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.25, 1,486.70 and 611.59 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.25 : 1,486.70 = 611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.25/1,486.70 = 611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.25x = 1,486.70 × 611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.25x = 909,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,250.85/1,077.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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