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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.36, 1,481.31 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.36, 1,481.31 and 601.29 is: 829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.36 : 1,481.31 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.36/1,481.31 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.36x = 1,481.31 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.36x = 890,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,700.59/1,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.82

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