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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.04, 1,601.48 and 605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.04, 1,601.48 and 605.38 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.04 : 1,601.48 = 605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.04/1,601.48 = 605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.04x = 1,601.48 × 605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.04x = 969,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,503.96/1,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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