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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.76, 1,604.64 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.76, 1,604.64 and 300.24 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.76 : 1,604.64 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.76/1,604.64 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.76x = 1,604.64 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.76x = 481,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,777.11/1,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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