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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.91, 1,480.48 and 600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.91, 1,480.48 and 600.82 is: 829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.91 : 1,480.48 = 600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.91/1,480.48 = 600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.91x = 1,480.48 × 600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.91x = 889,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,496.79/1,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.05

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