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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.12, 1,604.04 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.12, 1,604.04 and 575.32 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.12 : 1,604.04 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.12/1,604.04 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.12x = 1,604.04 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.12x = 922,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,836.29/1,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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