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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.38, 1,604.20 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.38, 1,604.20 and 299.88 is: 449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.38 : 1,604.20 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.38/1,604.20 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.38x = 1,604.20 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.38x = 481,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,067.50/1,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.86

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