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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.86, 1,480.41 and 607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.86, 1,480.41 and 607.11 is: 837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.86 : 1,480.41 = 607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.86/1,480.41 = 607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.86x = 1,480.41 × 607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.86x = 898,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,771.72/1,072.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.73

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