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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.22, 1,478.21 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.22, 1,478.21 and 599.09 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.22 : 1,478.21 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.22/1,478.21 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.22x = 1,478.21 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.22x = 885,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,580.83/1,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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