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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.20, 1,472.82 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.20, 1,472.82 and 601.44 is: 830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.20 : 1,472.82 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.20/1,472.82 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.20x = 1,472.82 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.20x = 885,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,812.86/1,067.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.03

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