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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.07, 1,603.53 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.07, 1,603.53 and 299.57 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.07 : 1,603.53 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.07/1,603.53 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.07x = 1,603.53 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.07x = 480,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,361.46/1,069.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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