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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.50, 1,604.25 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.50, 1,604.25 and 300 is: 450

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.50 : 1,604.25 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.50/1,604.25 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.50x = 1,604.25 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.50x = 481,275
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,275/1,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450

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