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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.81, 1,604.39 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.81, 1,604.39 and 453.50 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.81 : 1,604.39 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.81/1,604.39 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.81x = 1,604.39 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.81x = 727,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,588.60/1,069.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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