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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.35, 1,492.25 and 609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.35, 1,492.25 and 609.25 is: 840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.35 : 1,492.25 = 609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.35/1,492.25 = 609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.35x = 1,492.25 × 609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.35x = 909,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,146.54/1,081.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.75

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