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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.35, 1,476.15 and 720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.35, 1,476.15 and 720.24 is: 994.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.35 : 1,476.15 = 720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.35/1,476.15 = 720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.35x = 1,476.15 × 720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.35x = 1,063,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,182.28/1,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.23

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