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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.78, 1,476.24 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.78, 1,476.24 and 604 is: 833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.78 : 1,476.24 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.78/1,476.24 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.78x = 1,476.24 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.78x = 891,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,648.96/1,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.49

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