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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.03, 1,602.32 and 490.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.03, 1,602.32 and 490.69 is: 735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.03 : 1,602.32 = 490.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.03/1,602.32 = 490.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.03x = 1,602.32 × 490.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.03x = 786,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,235.94/1,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.47

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