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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.92, 1,480.66 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.92, 1,480.66 and 600.80 is: 829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.92 : 1,480.66 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.92/1,480.66 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.92x = 1,480.66 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.92x = 889,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,580.53/1,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.12

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