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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.56, 1,480.22 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.56, 1,480.22 and 600.57 is: 828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.56 : 1,480.22 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.56/1,480.22 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.56x = 1,480.22 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.56x = 888,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,975.73/1,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.84

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