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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.74, 1,477.28 and 598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.74, 1,477.28 and 598.57 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.74 : 1,477.28 = 598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.74/1,477.28 = 598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.74x = 1,477.28 × 598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.74x = 884,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,248.10/1,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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