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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.02, 1,487.52 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.02, 1,487.52 and 612.27 is: 844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.02 : 1,487.52 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.02/1,487.52 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.02x = 1,487.52 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.02x = 910,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,763.87/1,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.85

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