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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.94, 1,476.59 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.94, 1,476.59 and 597.92 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.94 : 1,476.59 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.94/1,476.59 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.94x = 1,476.59 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.94x = 882,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,883.39/1,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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