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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.52, 1,604.28 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.52, 1,604.28 and 339.14 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.52 : 1,604.28 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.52/1,604.28 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.52x = 1,604.28 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.52x = 544,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,067.50/1,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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