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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.13, 1,472.69 and 601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.13, 1,472.69 and 601.41 is: 829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.13 : 1,472.69 = 601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.13/1,472.69 = 601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.13x = 1,472.69 × 601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.13x = 885,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,690.49/1,067.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.97

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