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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.78, 1,477.71 and 605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.78, 1,477.71 and 605.06 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.78 : 1,477.71 = 605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.78/1,477.71 = 605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.78x = 1,477.71 × 605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.78x = 894,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,103.21/1,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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