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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.38, 1,477.25 and 604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.38, 1,477.25 and 604.63 is: 834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.38 : 1,477.25 = 604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.38/1,477.25 = 604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.38x = 1,477.25 × 604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.38x = 893,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,189.67/1,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.46

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