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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.74, 1,605.02 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.74, 1,605.02 and 658.26 is: 987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.74 : 1,605.02 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.74/1,605.02 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.74x = 1,605.02 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.74x = 1,056,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,517.17/1,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.64

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