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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.17, 1,604.04 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.17, 1,604.04 and 452.90 is: 679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.17 : 1,604.04 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.17/1,604.04 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.17x = 1,604.04 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.17x = 726,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,464.57/1,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.47

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