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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.82, 1,480.52 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.82, 1,480.52 and 600.70 is: 828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.82 : 1,480.52 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.82/1,480.52 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.82x = 1,480.52 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.82x = 889,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,348.36/1,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.98

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