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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.82, 1,604.73 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.82, 1,604.73 and 420.55 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.82 : 1,604.73 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.82/1,604.73 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.82x = 1,604.73 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.82x = 674,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,869.20/1,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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