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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.70, 1,593.92 and 953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.70, 1,593.92 and 953.26 is: 1,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.70 : 1,593.92 = 953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.70/1,593.92 = 953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.70x = 1,593.92 × 953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.70x = 1,519,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,420.18/1,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.42

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