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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.12, 1,474.87 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.12, 1,474.87 and 754.44 is: 1,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.12 : 1,474.87 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.12/1,474.87 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.12x = 1,474.87 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.12x = 1,112,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,700.92/1,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.76

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