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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.75, 1,470.87 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.75, 1,470.87 and 600 is: 828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.75 : 1,470.87 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.75/1,470.87 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.75x = 1,470.87 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.75x = 882,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,522.00/1,065.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.08

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