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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.52, 1,603.19 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.52, 1,603.19 and 606.32 is: 908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.52 : 1,603.19 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.52/1,603.19 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.52x = 1,603.19 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.52x = 972,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,039.12/1,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.86

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