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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.88, 1,476.41 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.88, 1,476.41 and 597.78 is: 824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.88 : 1,476.41 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.88/1,476.41 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.88x = 1,476.41 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.88x = 882,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,565.38/1,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.92

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