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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.89, 1,604.68 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.89, 1,604.68 and 339.38 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.89 : 1,604.68 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.89/1,604.68 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.89x = 1,604.68 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.89x = 544,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,587.43/1,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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