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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.34, 1,477.06 and 598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.34, 1,477.06 and 598.25 is: 825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.34 : 1,477.06 = 598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.34/1,477.06 = 598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.34x = 1,477.06 × 598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.34x = 883,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,652.08/1,070.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.58

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