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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.30, 1,479.62 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.30, 1,479.62 and 600.13 is: 828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.30 : 1,479.62 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.30/1,479.62 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.30x = 1,479.62 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.30x = 887,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,964.35/1,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.09

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