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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.76, 1,487.38 and 605.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.76, 1,487.38 and 605.69 is: 835.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.76 : 1,487.38 = 605.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.76/1,487.38 = 605.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.76x = 1,487.38 × 605.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.76x = 900,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,896.74/1,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.90

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