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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.23, 1,481.28 and 607.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.23, 1,481.28 and 607.63 is: 838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.23 : 1,481.28 = 607.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.23/1,481.28 = 607.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.23x = 1,481.28 × 607.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.23x = 900,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,067.13/1,073.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.65

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