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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.61, 1,476.05 and 597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.61, 1,476.05 and 597.52 is: 824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.61 : 1,476.05 = 597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.61/1,476.05 = 597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.61x = 1,476.05 × 597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.61x = 881,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,966.08/1,069.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.56

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