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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.68, 1,604.70 and 745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.68, 1,604.70 and 745.68 is: 1,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.68 : 1,604.70 = 745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.68/1,604.70 = 745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.68x = 1,604.70 × 745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.68x = 1,196,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,592.70/1,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.65

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