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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.91, 1,480.55 and 607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.91, 1,480.55 and 607.13 is: 837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.91 : 1,480.55 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.91/1,480.55 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.91x = 1,480.55 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.91x = 898,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,886.32/1,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.80

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