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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.95, 1,481.98 and 601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.95, 1,481.98 and 601.77 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.95 : 1,481.98 = 601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.95/1,481.98 = 601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.95x = 1,481.98 × 601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.95x = 891,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,811.10/1,073.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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