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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.34, 1,601.87 and 703.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.34, 1,601.87 and 703.01 is: 1,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.34 : 1,601.87 = 703.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.34/1,601.87 = 703.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.34x = 1,601.87 × 703.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.34x = 1,126,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,136.39/1,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.12

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