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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.60, 1,604.66 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.60, 1,604.66 and 339.18 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.60 : 1,604.66 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.60/1,604.66 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.60x = 1,604.66 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.60x = 544,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,260.87/1,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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