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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.92, 1,608.22 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.92, 1,608.22 and 707.04 is: 1,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.92 : 1,608.22 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.92/1,608.22 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.92x = 1,608.22 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.92x = 1,137,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,076.75/1,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.77

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