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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.84 : 1,480.38 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.84/1,480.38 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.84x = 1,480.38 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.84x = 898,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,590.66/1,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.58

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