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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.22, 1,601.22 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.22, 1,601.22 and 702.02 is: 1,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.22 : 1,601.22 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.22/1,601.22 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.22x = 1,601.22 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.22x = 1,124,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,088.46/1,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.32

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