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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.59, 1,604.67 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.59, 1,604.67 and 339.18 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.59 : 1,604.67 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.59/1,604.67 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.59x = 1,604.67 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.59x = 544,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,271.97/1,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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