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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.56, 1,601.67 and 915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.56, 1,601.67 and 915.25 is: 1,370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.56 : 1,601.67 = 915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.56/1,601.67 = 915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.56x = 1,601.67 × 915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.56x = 1,465,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,928.47/1,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.59

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