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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.19, 1,471.35 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.19, 1,471.35 and 600.44 is: 828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.19 : 1,471.35 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.19/1,471.35 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.19x = 1,471.35 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.19x = 883,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,453.72/1,066.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.61

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