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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.84, 1,472.24 and 601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.84, 1,472.24 and 601.09 is: 829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.84 : 1,472.24 = 601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.84/1,472.24 = 601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.84x = 1,472.24 × 601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.84x = 884,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,948.74/1,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.50

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