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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.51, 1,604.02 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.51, 1,604.02 and 338.68 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.51 : 1,604.02 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.51/1,604.02 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.51x = 1,604.02 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.51x = 543,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,249.49/1,069.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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