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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.13, 1,604.25 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.13, 1,604.25 and 411.01 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.13 : 1,604.25 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.13/1,604.25 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.13x = 1,604.25 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.13x = 659,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,358.78/1,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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