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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.12, 1,479.48 and 600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.12, 1,479.48 and 600.10 is: 828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.12 : 1,479.48 = 600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.12/1,479.48 = 600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.12x = 1,479.48 × 600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.12x = 887,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,835.95/1,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.11

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