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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.92, 1,480.44 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.92, 1,480.44 and 607.08 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.92 : 1,480.44 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.92/1,480.44 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.92x = 1,480.44 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.92x = 898,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,745.52/1,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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