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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.54, 1,604.31 and 887.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.54, 1,604.31 and 887.29 is: 1,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.54 : 1,604.31 = 887.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.54/1,604.31 = 887.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.54x = 1,604.31 × 887.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.54x = 1,423,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,488.22/1,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.94

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