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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.47, 1,478.53 and 599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.47, 1,478.53 and 599.34 is: 827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.47 : 1,478.53 = 599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.47/1,478.53 = 599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.47x = 1,478.53 × 599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.47x = 886,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,140.67/1,071.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.03

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