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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.83, 1,604.96 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.83, 1,604.96 and 453.53 is: 680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.83 : 1,604.96 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.83/1,604.96 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.83x = 1,604.96 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.83x = 727,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,887.22/1,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.38

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