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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.79, 1,480.44 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.79, 1,480.44 and 600.68 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.79 : 1,480.44 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.79/1,480.44 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.79x = 1,480.44 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.79x = 889,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,276.65/1,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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