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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.30, 1,602.96 and 420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.30, 1,602.96 and 420.04 is: 629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.30 : 1,602.96 = 420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.30/1,602.96 = 420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.30x = 1,602.96 × 420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.30x = 673,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,307.32/1,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.67

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