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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.26, 1,496.36 and 605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.26, 1,496.36 and 605.74 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.26 : 1,496.36 = 605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.26/1,496.36 = 605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.26x = 1,496.36 × 605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.26x = 906,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,405.11/1,084.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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