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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.14, 1,471.47 and 600.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.14, 1,471.47 and 600.39 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.14 : 1,471.47 = 600.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.14/1,471.47 = 600.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.14x = 1,471.47 × 600.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.14x = 883,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,455.87/1,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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