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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.26, 1,471.48 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.26, 1,471.48 and 600.50 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.26 : 1,471.48 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.26/1,471.48 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.26x = 1,471.48 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.26x = 883,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,623.74/1,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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