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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070, 1,604.93 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070, 1,604.93 and 339.38 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070 : 1,604.93 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070/1,604.93 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070x = 1,604.93 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070x = 544,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,681.14/1,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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