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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.16, 1,603.47 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.16, 1,603.47 and 338.54 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.16 : 1,603.47 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.16/1,603.47 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.16x = 1,603.47 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.16x = 542,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,838.73/1,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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