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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.67, 1,480.32 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.67, 1,480.32 and 600.57 is: 828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.67 : 1,480.32 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.67/1,480.32 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.67x = 1,480.32 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.67x = 889,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,026.88/1,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.80

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