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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.17, 1,478.14 and 605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.17, 1,478.14 and 605.33 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.17 : 1,478.14 = 605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.17/1,478.14 = 605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.17x = 1,478.14 × 605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.17x = 894,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,762.49/1,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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