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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.31, 1,479.64 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.31, 1,479.64 and 600.24 is: 828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.31 : 1,479.64 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.31/1,479.64 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.31x = 1,479.64 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.31x = 888,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,139.11/1,072.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.25

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