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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.13, 1,471.31 and 600.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.13, 1,471.31 and 600.41 is: 828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.13 : 1,471.31 = 600.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.13/1,471.31 = 600.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.13x = 1,471.31 × 600.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.13x = 883,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,383.38/1,066.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.59

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