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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.28, 1,476.96 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.28, 1,476.96 and 598.16 is: 825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.28 : 1,476.96 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.28/1,476.96 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.28x = 1,476.96 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.28x = 883,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,458.39/1,070.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.45

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