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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.12, 1,602.90 and 453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.12, 1,602.90 and 453.10 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.12 : 1,602.90 = 453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.12/1,602.90 = 453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.12x = 1,602.90 × 453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.12x = 726,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,273.99/1,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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