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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.45, 1,477.25 and 598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.45, 1,477.25 and 598.33 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.45 : 1,477.25 = 598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.45/1,477.25 = 598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.45x = 1,477.25 × 598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.45x = 883,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,881.62/1,070.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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