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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.52, 1,476.02 and 597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.52, 1,476.02 and 597.50 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.52 : 1,476.02 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.52/1,476.02 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.52x = 1,476.02 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.52x = 881,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,919.36/1,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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