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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.65, 1,476.38 and 715.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.65, 1,476.38 and 715.59 is: 987.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.65 : 1,476.38 = 715.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.65/1,476.38 = 715.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.65x = 1,476.38 × 715.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.65x = 1,056,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,479.19/1,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.69

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