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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.79, 1,479.03 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.79, 1,479.03 and 606.04 is: 836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.79 : 1,479.03 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.79/1,479.03 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.79x = 1,479.03 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.79x = 896,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,351.34/1,071.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.31

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