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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.33, 1,475.53 and 597.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.33, 1,475.53 and 597.17 is: 824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.33 : 1,475.53 = 597.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.33/1,475.53 = 597.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.33x = 1,475.53 × 597.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.33x = 881,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,142.25/1,069.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.01

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