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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.29, 1,486.79 and 605.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.29, 1,486.79 and 605.19 is: 835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.29 : 1,486.79 = 605.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.29/1,486.79 = 605.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.29x = 1,486.79 × 605.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.29x = 899,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,791.11/1,077.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.23

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