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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.23, 1,600.72 and 657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.23, 1,600.72 and 657.11 is: 983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.23 : 1,600.72 = 657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.23/1,600.72 = 657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.23x = 1,600.72 × 657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.23x = 1,051,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,849.12/1,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.74

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