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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.41, 1,481.30 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.41, 1,481.30 and 607.66 is: 838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.41 : 1,481.30 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.41/1,481.30 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.41x = 1,481.30 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.41x = 900,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,126.76/1,073.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.57

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