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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.80, 1,479.84 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.80, 1,479.84 and 606.96 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.80 : 1,479.84 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.80/1,479.84 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.80x = 1,479.84 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.80x = 898,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,203.69/1,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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