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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.59, 1,608.90 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.59, 1,608.90 and 303.09 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.59 : 1,608.90 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.59/1,608.90 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.59x = 1,608.90 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.59x = 487,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,641.50/1,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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