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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.07, 1,602.99 and 419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.07, 1,602.99 and 419.65 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.07 : 1,602.99 = 419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.07/1,602.99 = 419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.07x = 1,602.99 × 419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.07x = 672,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,690.75/1,069.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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