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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.14, 1,487.82 and 612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.14, 1,487.82 and 612.36 is: 845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.14 : 1,487.82 = 612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.14/1,487.82 = 612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.14x = 1,487.82 × 612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.14x = 911,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,081.46/1,078.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.05

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