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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.07, 1,605.33 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.07, 1,605.33 and 411.93 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.07 : 1,605.33 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.07/1,605.33 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.07x = 1,605.33 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.07x = 661,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,283.59/1,070.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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