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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.98, 1,602.44 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.98, 1,602.44 and 739.68 is: 1,107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.98 : 1,602.44 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.98/1,602.44 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.98x = 1,602.44 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.98x = 1,185,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,297.33/1,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.78

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