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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.56, 1,603.90 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.56, 1,603.90 and 376.08 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.56 : 1,603.90 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.56/1,603.90 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.56x = 1,603.90 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.56x = 603,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,194.71/1,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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