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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.38, 1,475.74 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.38, 1,475.74 and 603.62 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.38 : 1,475.74 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.38/1,475.74 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.38x = 1,475.74 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.38x = 890,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,786.18/1,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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