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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.08, 1,603.64 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.08, 1,603.64 and 452.12 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.08 : 1,603.64 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.08/1,603.64 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.08x = 1,603.64 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.08x = 725,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,037.72/1,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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