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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.59, 1,473.11 and 601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.59, 1,473.11 and 601.75 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.59 : 1,473.11 = 601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.59/1,473.11 = 601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.59x = 1,473.11 × 601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.59x = 886,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,440.93/1,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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