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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.43, 1,599.09 and 719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.43, 1,599.09 and 719.75 is: 1,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.43 : 1,599.09 = 719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.43/1,599.09 = 719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.43x = 1,599.09 × 719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.43x = 1,150,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,945.03/1,066.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.25

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