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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.45, 1,479.97 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.45, 1,479.97 and 606.70 is: 837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.45 : 1,479.97 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.45/1,479.97 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.45x = 1,479.97 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.45x = 897,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,897.80/1,072.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.24

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