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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.52, 1,475.96 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.52, 1,475.96 and 603.80 is: 833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.52 : 1,475.96 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.52/1,475.96 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.52x = 1,475.96 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.52x = 891,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,184.65/1,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.26

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