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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.26, 1,474.10 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.26, 1,474.10 and 715.20 is: 985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.26 : 1,474.10 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.26/1,474.10 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.26x = 1,474.10 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.26x = 1,054,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,276.32/1,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.99

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