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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.80, 1,480.47 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.80, 1,480.47 and 600.70 is: 828.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.80 : 1,480.47 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.80/1,480.47 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.80x = 1,480.47 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.80x = 889,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,318.33/1,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.97

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