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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.74, 1,477.63 and 604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.74, 1,477.63 and 604.99 is: 834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.74 : 1,477.63 = 604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.74/1,477.63 = 604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.74x = 1,477.63 × 604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.74x = 893,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,951.37/1,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.89

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