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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.70, 1,476.10 and 597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.70, 1,476.10 and 597.67 is: 824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.70 : 1,476.10 = 597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.70/1,476.10 = 597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.70x = 1,476.10 × 597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.70x = 882,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,220.69/1,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.74

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