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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.67, 1,602.17 and 520.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.67, 1,602.17 and 520.69 is: 779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.67 : 1,602.17 = 520.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.67/1,602.17 = 520.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.67x = 1,602.17 × 520.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.67x = 834,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,233.90/1,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.90

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