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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.81, 1,487.25 and 605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.81, 1,487.25 and 605.73 is: 835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.81 : 1,487.25 = 605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.81/1,487.25 = 605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.81x = 1,487.25 × 605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.81x = 900,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,871.94/1,077.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.84

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