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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.62, 1,477.54 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.62, 1,477.54 and 604.88 is: 834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.62 : 1,477.54 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.62/1,477.54 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.62x = 1,477.54 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.62x = 893,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,734.40/1,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.78

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