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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.52, 1,604.28 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.52, 1,604.28 and 376.18 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.52 : 1,604.28 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.52/1,604.28 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.52x = 1,604.28 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.52x = 603,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,498.05/1,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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