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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.41, 1,604.51 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.41, 1,604.51 and 453.06 is: 679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.41 : 1,604.51 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.41/1,604.51 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.41x = 1,604.51 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.41x = 726,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,937.04/1,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.76

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