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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.56, 1,604.08 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.56, 1,604.08 and 339 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.56 : 1,604.08 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.56/1,604.08 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.56x = 1,604.08 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.56x = 543,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,783.12/1,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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