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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.58, 1,604.14 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.58, 1,604.14 and 338.96 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.58 : 1,604.14 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.58/1,604.14 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.58x = 1,604.14 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.58x = 543,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,742.46/1,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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