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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070, 1,604.28 and 861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070, 1,604.28 and 861.20 is: 1,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070 : 1,604.28 = 861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070/1,604.28 = 861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070x = 1,604.28 × 861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070x = 1,381,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,605.94/1,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.22

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