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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.55, 1,486.97 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.55, 1,486.97 and 605.48 is: 835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.55 : 1,486.97 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.55/1,486.97 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.55x = 1,486.97 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.55x = 900,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,325.81/1,077.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.53

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