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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.73, 1,498.32 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.73, 1,498.32 and 607.20 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.73 : 1,498.32 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.73/1,498.32 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.73x = 1,498.32 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.73x = 909,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,779.90/1,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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