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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.77, 1,605.22 and 759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.77, 1,605.22 and 759.42 is: 1,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.77 : 1,605.22 = 759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.77/1,605.22 = 759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.77x = 1,605.22 × 759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.77x = 1,219,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,036.17/1,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.53

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