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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.13, 1,603.70 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.13, 1,603.70 and 299.63 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.13 : 1,603.70 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.13/1,603.70 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.13x = 1,603.70 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.13x = 480,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,507.11/1,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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