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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.20, 1,480.96 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.20, 1,480.96 and 607.44 is: 838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.20 : 1,480.96 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.20/1,480.96 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.20x = 1,480.96 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.20x = 899,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,594.34/1,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.24

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