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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.60, 1,481.28 and 607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.60, 1,481.28 and 607.84 is: 838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.60 : 1,481.28 = 607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.60/1,481.28 = 607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.60x = 1,481.28 × 607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.60x = 900,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,381.24/1,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.66

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