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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.36, 1,477.10 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.36, 1,477.10 and 604.61 is: 834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.36 : 1,477.10 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.36/1,477.10 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.36x = 1,477.10 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.36x = 893,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,069.43/1,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.36

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