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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.96, 1,476.40 and 597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.96, 1,476.40 and 597.80 is: 824.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.96 : 1,476.40 = 597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.96/1,476.40 = 597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.96x = 1,476.40 × 597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.96x = 882,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,583.04/1,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.88

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