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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.64, 1,477.62 and 604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.64, 1,477.62 and 604.98 is: 834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.64 : 1,477.62 = 604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.64/1,477.62 = 604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.64x = 1,477.62 × 604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.64x = 893,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,930.55/1,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.95

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