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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.59, 1,612.44 and 709.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.59, 1,612.44 and 709.61 is: 1,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.59 : 1,612.44 = 709.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.59/1,612.44 = 709.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.59x = 1,612.44 × 709.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.59x = 1,144,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,195.49/1,075.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.78

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