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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.72, 1,479 and 606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.72, 1,479 and 606 is: 836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.72 : 1,479 = 606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.72/1,479 = 606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.72x = 1,479 × 606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.72x = 896,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,274/1,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.29

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