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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.90, 1,480.62 and 600.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.90, 1,480.62 and 600.83 is: 829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.90 : 1,480.62 = 600.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.90/1,480.62 = 600.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.90x = 1,480.62 × 600.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.90x = 889,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,600.91/1,072.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.16

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