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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.52, 1,473.06 and 601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.52, 1,473.06 and 601.77 is: 830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.52 : 1,473.06 = 601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.52/1,473.06 = 601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.52x = 1,473.06 × 601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.52x = 886,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,443.32/1,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.38

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