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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.56, 1,599.66 and 701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.56, 1,599.66 and 701.54 is: 1,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.56 : 1,599.66 = 701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.56/1,599.66 = 701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.56x = 1,599.66 × 701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.56x = 1,122,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,225.48/1,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.21

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