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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.66, 1,487.20 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.66, 1,487.20 and 605.52 is: 835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.66 : 1,487.20 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.66/1,487.20 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.66x = 1,487.20 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.66x = 900,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,534.58/1,077.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.64

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