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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.05, 1,602.18 and 555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.05, 1,602.18 and 555.97 is: 832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.05 : 1,602.18 = 555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.05/1,602.18 = 555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.05x = 1,602.18 × 555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.05x = 890,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,764.01/1,070.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.45

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