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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.74, 1,604.16 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.74, 1,604.16 and 420.30 is: 630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.74 : 1,604.16 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.74/1,604.16 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.74x = 1,604.16 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.74x = 674,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,228.45/1,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.27

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