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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.50, 1,604.41 and 339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.50, 1,604.41 and 339.29 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.50 : 1,604.41 = 339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.50/1,604.41 = 339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.50x = 1,604.41 × 339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.50x = 544,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,357.42/1,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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