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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.85, 1,477.68 and 598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.85, 1,477.68 and 598.79 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.85 : 1,477.68 = 598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.85/1,477.68 = 598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.85x = 1,477.68 × 598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.85x = 884,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,812.62/1,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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