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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.29, 1,472.97 and 601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.29, 1,472.97 and 601.54 is: 830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.29 : 1,472.97 = 601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.29/1,472.97 = 601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.29x = 1,472.97 × 601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.29x = 886,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,050.37/1,067.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.19

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