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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.25, 1,603.37 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.25, 1,603.37 and 338.87 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.25 : 1,603.37 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.25/1,603.37 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.25x = 1,603.37 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.25x = 543,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,324.28/1,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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