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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.23, 1,604.09 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.23, 1,604.09 and 328.91 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.23 : 1,604.09 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.23/1,604.09 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.23x = 1,604.09 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.23x = 527,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,601.22/1,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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