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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.05, 1,496.12 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.05, 1,496.12 and 612 is: 844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.05 : 1,496.12 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.05/1,496.12 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.05x = 1,496.12 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.05x = 915,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,622.38/1,084.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.63

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