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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.42, 1,604.24 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.42, 1,604.24 and 289.44 is: 434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.42 : 1,604.24 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.42/1,604.24 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.42x = 1,604.24 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.42x = 464,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,331.23/1,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.19

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