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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.26, 1,472.76 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.26, 1,472.76 and 601.48 is: 830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.26 : 1,472.76 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.26/1,472.76 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.26x = 1,472.76 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.26x = 885,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,835.68/1,067.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.01

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