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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.56, 1,605.11 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.56, 1,605.11 and 453.44 is: 680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.56 : 1,605.11 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.56/1,605.11 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.56x = 1,605.11 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.56x = 727,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,821.08/1,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.49

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