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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.16, 1,603.79 and 452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.16, 1,603.79 and 452.78 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.16 : 1,603.79 = 452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.16/1,603.79 = 452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.16x = 1,603.79 × 452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.16x = 726,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,153.75/1,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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