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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.26, 1,601.46 and 1,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.26, 1,601.46 and 1,008.54 is: 1,510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.26 : 1,601.46 = 1,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.26/1,601.46 = 1,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.26x = 1,601.46 × 1,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.26x = 1,615,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,136.47/1,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.52

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