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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.23, 1,479.66 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.23, 1,479.66 and 606.48 is: 836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.23 : 1,479.66 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.23/1,479.66 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.23x = 1,479.66 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.23x = 897,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,384.20/1,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.93

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