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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.93, 1,604.83 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.93, 1,604.83 and 412.12 is: 618.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.93 : 1,604.83 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.93/1,604.83 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.93x = 1,604.83 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.93x = 661,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,382.54/1,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.15

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