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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.91, 1,487.49 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.91, 1,487.49 and 605.80 is: 835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.91 : 1,487.49 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.91/1,487.49 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.91x = 1,487.49 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.91x = 901,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,112.66/1,077.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.98

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