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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.58, 1,478.81 and 599.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.58, 1,478.81 and 599.45 is: 827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.58 : 1,478.81 = 599.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.58/1,478.81 = 599.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.58x = 1,478.81 × 599.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.58x = 886,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,471.71/1,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.26

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