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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.44, 1,481.28 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.44, 1,481.28 and 607.68 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.44 : 1,481.28 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.44/1,481.28 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.44x = 1,481.28 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.44x = 900,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,144.23/1,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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