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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070, 1,476.60 and 760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070, 1,476.60 and 760.04 is: 1,048.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070 : 1,476.60 = 760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070/1,476.60 = 760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070x = 1,476.60 × 760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070x = 1,122,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,275.06/1,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.86

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