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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.26, 1,479.72 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.26, 1,479.72 and 606.50 is: 836.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.26 : 1,479.72 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.26/1,479.72 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.26x = 1,479.72 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.26x = 897,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,450.18/1,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.97

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