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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.38, 1,475.70 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.38, 1,475.70 and 597.30 is: 824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.38 : 1,475.70 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.38/1,475.70 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.38x = 1,475.70 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.38x = 881,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,435.61/1,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.25

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