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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.36, 1,486.86 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.36, 1,486.86 and 611.64 is: 844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.36 : 1,486.86 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.36/1,486.86 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.36x = 1,486.86 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.36x = 909,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,423.05/1,077.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.12

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