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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.18, 1,603.65 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.18, 1,603.65 and 375.87 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.18 : 1,603.65 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.18/1,603.65 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.18x = 1,603.65 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.18x = 602,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,755.91/1,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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