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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.08, 1,604.97 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.08, 1,604.97 and 339.66 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.08 : 1,604.97 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.08/1,604.97 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.08x = 1,604.97 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.08x = 545,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,144.11/1,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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