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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.39, 1,604.81 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.39, 1,604.81 and 376.06 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.39 : 1,604.81 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.39/1,604.81 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.39x = 1,604.81 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.39x = 603,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,506.98/1,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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