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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.32, 1,481.17 and 607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.32, 1,481.17 and 607.57 is: 838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.32 : 1,481.17 = 607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.32/1,481.17 = 607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.32x = 1,481.17 × 607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.32x = 899,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,912.94/1,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.44

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