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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.42, 1,604.41 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.42, 1,604.41 and 453.15 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.42 : 1,604.41 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.42/1,604.41 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.42x = 1,604.41 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.42x = 727,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,038.39/1,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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