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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.20, 1,479.62 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.20, 1,479.62 and 606.45 is: 836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.20 : 1,479.62 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.20/1,479.62 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.20x = 1,479.62 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.20x = 897,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,305.12/1,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.89

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