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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.72, 1,478.90 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.72, 1,478.90 and 599.60 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.72 : 1,478.90 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.72/1,478.90 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.72x = 1,478.90 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.72x = 886,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,742.54/1,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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