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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.41, 1,605.60 and 706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.41, 1,605.60 and 706.53 is: 1,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.41 : 1,605.60 = 706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.41/1,605.60 = 706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.41x = 1,605.60 × 706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.41x = 1,134,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,404.57/1,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.78

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