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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.71, 1,480.30 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.71, 1,480.30 and 606.96 is: 837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.71 : 1,480.30 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.71/1,480.30 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.71x = 1,480.30 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.71x = 898,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,481.37/1,072.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.58

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