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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.94, 1,487.49 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.94, 1,487.49 and 605.92 is: 836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.94 : 1,487.49 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.94/1,487.49 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.94x = 1,487.49 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.94x = 901,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,299.94/1,077.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.13

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