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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.92, 1,481.80 and 601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.92, 1,481.80 and 601.78 is: 830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.92 : 1,481.80 = 601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.92/1,481.80 = 601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.92x = 1,481.80 × 601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.92x = 891,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,717.60/1,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.34

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