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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.64, 1,606.88 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.64, 1,606.88 and 637.08 is: 957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.64 : 1,606.88 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.64/1,606.88 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.64x = 1,606.88 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.64x = 1,023,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,711.11/1,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.06

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