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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.93, 1,487.51 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.93, 1,487.51 and 605.82 is: 836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.93 : 1,487.51 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.93/1,487.51 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.93x = 1,487.51 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.93x = 901,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,160.28/1,077.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.01

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