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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.12, 1,476.78 and 604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.12, 1,476.78 and 604.38 is: 834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.12 : 1,476.78 = 604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.12/1,476.78 = 604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.12x = 1,476.78 × 604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.12x = 892,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,536.30/1,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.05

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