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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.45, 1,481.36 and 607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.45, 1,481.36 and 607.70 is: 838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.45 : 1,481.36 = 607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.45/1,481.36 = 607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.45x = 1,481.36 × 607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.45x = 900,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,219.43/1,073.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.62

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