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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.26, 1,480.88 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.26, 1,480.88 and 607.42 is: 838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.26 : 1,480.88 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.26/1,480.88 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.26x = 1,480.88 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.26x = 899,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,516.13/1,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.12

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