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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.46, 1,604.22 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.46, 1,604.22 and 339.04 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.46 : 1,604.22 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.46/1,604.22 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.46x = 1,604.22 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.46x = 543,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,894.75/1,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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