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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.71, 1,481.75 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.71, 1,481.75 and 607.96 is: 839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.71 : 1,481.75 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.71/1,481.75 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.71x = 1,481.75 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.71x = 900,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,844.73/1,073.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.00

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