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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.70, 1,603.65 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.70, 1,603.65 and 556.70 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.70 : 1,603.65 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.70/1,603.65 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.70x = 1,603.65 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.70x = 892,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,751.96/1,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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