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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.85, 1,478.71 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.85, 1,478.71 and 606.01 is: 836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.85 : 1,478.71 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.85/1,478.71 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.85x = 1,478.71 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.85x = 896,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,113.05/1,071.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.04

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