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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.76, 1,481.65 and 601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.76, 1,481.65 and 601.61 is: 830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.76 : 1,481.65 = 601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.76/1,481.65 = 601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.76x = 1,481.65 × 601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.76x = 891,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,385.36/1,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.16

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