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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.04, 1,603.77 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.04, 1,603.77 and 452.74 is: 679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.04 : 1,603.77 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.04/1,603.77 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.04x = 1,603.77 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.04x = 726,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,090.83/1,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.20

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