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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.69, 1,477.46 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.69, 1,477.46 and 598.52 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.69 : 1,477.46 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.69/1,477.46 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.69x = 1,477.46 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.69x = 884,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,278.98/1,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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