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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.37, 1,604.27 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.37, 1,604.27 and 453.07 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.37 : 1,604.27 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.37/1,604.27 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.37x = 1,604.27 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.37x = 726,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,844.34/1,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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