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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.40, 1,475.52 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.40, 1,475.52 and 603.56 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.40 : 1,475.52 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.40/1,475.52 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.40x = 1,475.52 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.40x = 890,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,564.85/1,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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