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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.36, 1,479.72 and 606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.36, 1,479.72 and 606.61 is: 837.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.36 : 1,479.72 = 606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.36/1,479.72 = 606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.36x = 1,479.72 × 606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.36x = 897,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,612.95/1,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.04

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