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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.94, 1,472.39 and 601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.94, 1,472.39 and 601.19 is: 829.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.94 : 1,472.39 = 601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.94/1,472.39 = 601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.94x = 1,472.39 × 601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.94x = 885,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,186.14/1,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.65

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