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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.43, 1,478.60 and 605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.43, 1,478.60 and 605.59 is: 835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.43 : 1,478.60 = 605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.43/1,478.60 = 605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.43x = 1,478.60 × 605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.43x = 895,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,425.37/1,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.73

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