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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.97, 1,604.39 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.97, 1,604.39 and 376.56 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.97 : 1,604.39 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.97/1,604.39 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.97x = 1,604.39 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.97x = 604,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,147.22/1,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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