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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.87, 1,604.10 and 453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.87, 1,604.10 and 453.40 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.87 : 1,604.10 = 453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.87/1,604.10 = 453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.87x = 1,604.10 × 453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.87x = 727,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,298.94/1,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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