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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.43, 1,479.93 and 624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.43, 1,479.93 and 624.30 is: 861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.43 : 1,479.93 = 624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.43/1,479.93 = 624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.43x = 1,479.93 × 624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.43x = 923,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,920.30/1,072.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.52

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