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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.57, 1,604.04 and 678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.57, 1,604.04 and 678.97 is: 1,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.57 : 1,604.04 = 678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.57/1,604.04 = 678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.57x = 1,604.04 × 678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.57x = 1,089,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,095.04/1,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.26

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