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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.39, 1,602.06 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.39, 1,602.06 and 521.02 is: 780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.39 : 1,602.06 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.39/1,602.06 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.39x = 1,602.06 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.39x = 834,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,705.30/1,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.54

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