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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.77, 1,487.33 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.77, 1,487.33 and 605.63 is: 835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.77 : 1,487.33 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.77/1,487.33 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.77x = 1,487.33 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.77x = 900,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,766.26/1,077.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.77

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