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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.90, 1,603.64 and 453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.90, 1,603.64 and 453.22 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.90 : 1,603.64 = 453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.90/1,603.64 = 453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.90x = 1,603.64 × 453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.90x = 726,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,801.72/1,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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