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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.66, 1,480.30 and 600.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.66, 1,480.30 and 600.58 is: 828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.66 : 1,480.30 = 600.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.66/1,480.30 = 600.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.66x = 1,480.30 × 600.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.66x = 889,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,033.97/1,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.81

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