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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.03, 1,476.62 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.03, 1,476.62 and 597.96 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.03 : 1,476.62 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.03/1,476.62 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.03x = 1,476.62 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.03x = 882,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,956.71/1,070.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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