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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.04, 2,117.72 and 1,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.04, 2,117.72 and 1,069.56 is: 1,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.04 : 2,117.72 = 1,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.04/2,117.72 = 1,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.04x = 2,117.72 × 1,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.04x = 2,265,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,028.60/1,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.55

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