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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.58, 1,496.85 and 618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.58, 1,496.85 and 618.74 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.58 : 1,496.85 = 618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.58/1,496.85 = 618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.58x = 1,496.85 × 618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.58x = 926,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,160.97/1,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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