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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.05, 1,605.12 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.05, 1,605.12 and 339.55 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.05 : 1,605.12 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.05/1,605.12 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.05x = 1,605.12 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.05x = 545,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,018.50/1,070.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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