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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.08, 1,471.14 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.08, 1,471.14 and 600.24 is: 828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.08 : 1,471.14 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.08/1,471.14 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.08x = 1,471.14 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.08x = 883,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,037.07/1,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.30

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