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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.70, 1,481.66 and 601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.70, 1,481.66 and 601.64 is: 830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.70 : 1,481.66 = 601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.70/1,481.66 = 601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.70x = 1,481.66 × 601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.70x = 891,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,425.92/1,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.24

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