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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.73, 1,473.45 and 601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.73, 1,473.45 and 601.98 is: 830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.73 : 1,473.45 = 601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.73/1,473.45 = 601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.73x = 1,473.45 × 601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.73x = 886,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,987.43/1,067.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.72

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