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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.54, 1,477.38 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.54, 1,477.38 and 598.43 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.54 : 1,477.38 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.54/1,477.38 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.54x = 1,477.38 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.54x = 884,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,101.13/1,070.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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