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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.66, 1,604.49 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.66, 1,604.49 and 376.17 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.66 : 1,604.49 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.66/1,604.49 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.66x = 1,604.49 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.66x = 603,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,552.04/1,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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