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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.28, 1,475.59 and 597.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.28, 1,475.59 and 597.21 is: 824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.28 : 1,475.59 = 597.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.28/1,475.59 = 597.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.28x = 1,475.59 × 597.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.28x = 881,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,237.10/1,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.14

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