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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.90, 1,476.40 and 597.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.90, 1,476.40 and 597.79 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.90 : 1,476.40 = 597.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.90/1,476.40 = 597.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.90x = 1,476.40 × 597.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.90x = 882,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,571.97/1,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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