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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.88, 1,604.76 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.88, 1,604.76 and 420.62 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.88 : 1,604.76 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.88/1,604.76 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.88x = 1,604.76 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.88x = 674,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,994.15/1,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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