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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.56, 1,480.08 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.56, 1,480.08 and 606.80 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.56 : 1,480.08 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.56/1,480.08 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.56x = 1,480.08 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.56x = 898,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,112.54/1,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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