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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084, 1,496 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084, 1,496 and 618.40 is: 853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084 : 1,496 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084/1,496 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084x = 1,496 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084x = 925,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,126.40/1,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.44

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