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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.62, 1,480.23 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.62, 1,480.23 and 606.88 is: 837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.62 : 1,480.23 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.62/1,480.23 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.62x = 1,480.23 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.62x = 898,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,321.98/1,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.50

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