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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.01, 1,477.87 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.01, 1,477.87 and 605.26 is: 835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.01 : 1,477.87 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.01/1,477.87 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.01x = 1,477.87 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.01x = 894,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,495.60/1,071.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.19

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