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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.58, 1,477.36 and 604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.58, 1,477.36 and 604.84 is: 834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.58 : 1,477.36 = 604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.58/1,477.36 = 604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.58x = 1,477.36 × 604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.58x = 893,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,566.42/1,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.66

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