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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.18, 1,603.98 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.18, 1,603.98 and 419.92 is: 629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.18 : 1,603.98 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.18/1,603.98 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.18x = 1,603.98 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.18x = 673,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,539.27/1,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.96

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