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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.34, 1,600.97 and 739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.34, 1,600.97 and 739.53 is: 1,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.34 : 1,600.97 = 739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.34/1,600.97 = 739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.34x = 1,600.97 × 739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.34x = 1,183,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,961.65/1,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.19

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