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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.44, 1,486.68 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.44, 1,486.68 and 611.60 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.44 : 1,486.68 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.44/1,486.68 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.44x = 1,486.68 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.44x = 909,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,253.49/1,077.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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