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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.68, 1,476.09 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.68, 1,476.09 and 597.54 is: 824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.68 : 1,476.09 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.68/1,476.09 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.68x = 1,476.09 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.68x = 882,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,022.82/1,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.57

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