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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.48, 1,475.94 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.48, 1,475.94 and 603.72 is: 833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.48 : 1,475.94 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.48/1,475.94 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.48x = 1,475.94 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.48x = 891,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,054.50/1,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.17

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