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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.75, 1,603.30 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.75, 1,603.30 and 452.73 is: 678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.75 : 1,603.30 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.75/1,603.30 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.75x = 1,603.30 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.75x = 725,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,862.01/1,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.53

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