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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.65, 1,603.67 and 722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.65, 1,603.67 and 722.01 is: 1,082.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.65 : 1,603.67 = 722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.65/1,603.67 = 722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.65x = 1,603.67 × 722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.65x = 1,157,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,865.78/1,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.47

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