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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.30, 1,475.16 and 755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.30, 1,475.16 and 755.02 is: 1,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.30 : 1,475.16 = 755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.30/1,475.16 = 755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.30x = 1,475.16 × 755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.30x = 1,113,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,775.30/1,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.59

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