Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.84, 1,480.38 and 607
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,072.84, 1,480.38 and 607 is: 837.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,072.84 : 1,480.38 = 607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,072.84/1,480.38 = 607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,072.84x = 1,480.38 × 607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,072.84x = 898,590.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 898,590.66/1,072.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837.58
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