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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.24, 1,599.72 and 946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.24, 1,599.72 and 946.12 is: 1,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.24 : 1,599.72 = 946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.24/1,599.72 = 946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.24x = 1,599.72 × 946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.24x = 1,513,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,527.09/1,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.52

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