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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.03, 1,602.60 and 452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.03, 1,602.60 and 452.62 is: 678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.03 : 1,602.60 = 452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.03/1,602.60 = 452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.03x = 1,602.60 × 452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.03x = 725,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,368.81/1,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.53

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