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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.06, 1,472.56 and 601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.06, 1,472.56 and 601.31 is: 829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.06 : 1,472.56 = 601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.06/1,472.56 = 601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.06x = 1,472.56 × 601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.06x = 885,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,467.23/1,067.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.82

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