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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.29, 1,603.92 and 419.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.29, 1,603.92 and 419.57 is: 629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.29 : 1,603.92 = 419.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.29/1,603.92 = 419.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.29x = 1,603.92 × 419.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.29x = 672,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,956.71/1,069.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.35

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