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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.07, 1,475.78 and 805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.07, 1,475.78 and 805.15 is: 1,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.07 : 1,475.78 = 805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.07/1,475.78 = 805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.07x = 1,475.78 × 805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.07x = 1,188,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,224.27/1,070.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.42

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