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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.13, 1,602.47 and 452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.13, 1,602.47 and 452.45 is: 678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.13 : 1,602.47 = 452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.13/1,602.47 = 452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.13x = 1,602.47 × 452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.13x = 725,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,029.54/1,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.15

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