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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.03, 1,605.02 and 339.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.03, 1,605.02 and 339.61 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.03 : 1,605.02 = 339.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.03/1,605.02 = 339.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.03x = 1,605.02 × 339.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.03x = 545,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,077.68/1,070.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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