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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.89, 1,477.97 and 605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.89, 1,477.97 and 605.23 is: 835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.89 : 1,477.97 = 605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.89/1,477.97 = 605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.89x = 1,477.97 × 605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.89x = 894,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,511.78/1,070.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.30

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