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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.58, 1,605.92 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.58, 1,605.92 and 682.04 is: 1,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.58 : 1,605.92 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.58/1,605.92 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.58x = 1,605.92 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.58x = 1,095,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,302.28/1,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.05

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