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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.99, 1,605 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.99, 1,605 and 340.18 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.99 : 1,605 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.99/1,605 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.99x = 1,605 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.99x = 545,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,988.90/1,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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