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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.64, 1,604.54 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.64, 1,604.54 and 339.28 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.64 : 1,604.54 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.64/1,604.54 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.64x = 1,604.54 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.64x = 544,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,388.33/1,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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