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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.03, 1,475.25 and 596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.03, 1,475.25 and 596.96 is: 823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.03 : 1,475.25 = 596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.03/1,475.25 = 596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.03x = 1,475.25 × 596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.03x = 880,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,665.24/1,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.80

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