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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.55, 1,604.51 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.55, 1,604.51 and 339.31 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.55 : 1,604.51 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.55/1,604.51 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.55x = 1,604.51 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.55x = 544,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,418.84/1,069.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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