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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.85, 1,604.76 and 854.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.85, 1,604.76 and 854.79 is: 1,282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.85 : 1,604.76 = 854.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.85/1,604.76 = 854.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.85x = 1,604.76 × 854.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.85x = 1,371,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,732.80/1,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.18

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