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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.68, 1,603.50 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.68, 1,603.50 and 452.70 is: 678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.68 : 1,603.50 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.68/1,603.50 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.68x = 1,603.50 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.68x = 725,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,904.45/1,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.62

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