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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.08, 1,602.37 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.08, 1,602.37 and 483.40 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.08 : 1,602.37 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.08/1,602.37 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.08x = 1,602.37 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.08x = 774,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,580.44/1,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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