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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.62, 1,605.03 and 704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.62, 1,605.03 and 704.58 is: 1,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.62 : 1,605.03 = 704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.62/1,605.03 = 704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.62x = 1,605.03 × 704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.62x = 1,130,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,872.04/1,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.27

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