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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.92, 1,487.53 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.92, 1,487.53 and 605.82 is: 836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.92 : 1,487.53 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.92/1,487.53 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.92x = 1,487.53 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.92x = 901,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,175.42/1,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.03

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