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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.92, 1,485.72 and 1,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.92, 1,485.72 and 1,061.28 is: 1,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.92 : 1,485.72 = 1,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.92/1,485.72 = 1,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.92x = 1,485.72 × 1,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.92x = 1,576,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,764.92/1,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.72

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