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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.14, 1,477.93 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.14, 1,477.93 and 605.22 is: 835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.14 : 1,477.93 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.14/1,477.93 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.14x = 1,477.93 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.14x = 894,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,472.79/1,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.07

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