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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.60, 1,604.54 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.60, 1,604.54 and 289.62 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.60 : 1,604.54 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.60/1,604.54 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.60x = 1,604.54 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.60x = 464,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,706.87/1,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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