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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.89, 1,605.06 and 737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.89, 1,605.06 and 737.76 is: 1,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.89 : 1,605.06 = 737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.89/1,605.06 = 737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.89x = 1,605.06 × 737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.89x = 1,184,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,149.07/1,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.80

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