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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.32, 1,604.56 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.32, 1,604.56 and 453.46 is: 680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.32 : 1,604.56 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.32/1,604.56 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.32x = 1,604.56 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.32x = 727,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,603.78/1,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.44

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