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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078, 1,487.82 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078, 1,487.82 and 612.52 is: 845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078 : 1,487.82 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078/1,487.82 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078x = 1,487.82 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078x = 911,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,319.51/1,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.38

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