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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.76, 1,487.16 and 605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.76, 1,487.16 and 605.58 is: 835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.76 : 1,487.16 = 605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.76/1,487.16 = 605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.76x = 1,487.16 × 605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.76x = 900,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,588.78/1,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.62

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