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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.32, 1,603.98 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.32, 1,603.98 and 338.94 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.32 : 1,603.98 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.32/1,603.98 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.32x = 1,603.98 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.32x = 543,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,652.98/1,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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