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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.72, 1,475.78 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.72, 1,475.78 and 603.88 is: 833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.72 : 1,475.78 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.72/1,475.78 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.72x = 1,475.78 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.72x = 891,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,194.03/1,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.11

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