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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.80, 1,605.18 and 637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.80, 1,605.18 and 637.80 is: 956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.80 : 1,605.18 = 637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.80/1,605.18 = 637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.80x = 1,605.18 × 637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.80x = 1,023,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,783.80/1,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.99

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