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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.58, 1,480.19 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.58, 1,480.19 and 600.45 is: 828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.58 : 1,480.19 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.58/1,480.19 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.58x = 1,480.19 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.58x = 888,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,780.09/1,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.64

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