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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.55, 1,480.14 and 600.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.55, 1,480.14 and 600.43 is: 828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.55 : 1,480.14 = 600.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.55/1,480.14 = 600.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.55x = 1,480.14 × 600.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.55x = 888,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,720.46/1,072.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.61

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