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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.71, 1,604.79 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.71, 1,604.79 and 339.36 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.71 : 1,604.79 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.71/1,604.79 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.71x = 1,604.79 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.71x = 544,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,601.53/1,069.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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