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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.27, 1,604.17 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.27, 1,604.17 and 299.77 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.27 : 1,604.17 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.27/1,604.17 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.27x = 1,604.17 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.27x = 480,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,882.04/1,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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