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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.10, 1,480.86 and 607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.10, 1,480.86 and 607.32 is: 838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.10 : 1,480.86 = 607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.10/1,480.86 = 607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.10x = 1,480.86 × 607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.10x = 899,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,355.90/1,073.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.09

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