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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.33, 1,604.10 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.33, 1,604.10 and 289.34 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.33 : 1,604.10 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.33/1,604.10 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.33x = 1,604.10 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.33x = 464,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,123.36/1,069.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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