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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.49, 1,601.19 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.49, 1,601.19 and 703.17 is: 1,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.49 : 1,601.19 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.49/1,601.19 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.49x = 1,601.19 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.49x = 1,125,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,908.77/1,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.76

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