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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.76, 1,496.56 and 618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.76, 1,496.56 and 618.76 is: 853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.76 : 1,496.56 = 618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.76/1,496.56 = 618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.76x = 1,496.56 × 618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.76x = 926,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,011.47/1,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.66

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