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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.42, 1,603.08 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.42, 1,603.08 and 453.28 is: 679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.42 : 1,603.08 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.42/1,603.08 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.42x = 1,603.08 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.42x = 726,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,644.10/1,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.47

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