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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.34, 1,481.13 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.34, 1,481.13 and 607.50 is: 838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.34 : 1,481.13 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.34/1,481.13 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.34x = 1,481.13 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.34x = 899,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,786.48/1,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.31

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