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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.96, 1,480.62 and 607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.96, 1,480.62 and 607.18 is: 837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.96 : 1,480.62 = 607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.96/1,480.62 = 607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.96x = 1,480.62 × 607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.96x = 899,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,002.85/1,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.87

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